sestertius; Roman deities; Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235; iconography: Sol mythology; dated 231; Roman Empire 27 BC–476; Rome mint; coin; diameter 29.0–30.0 mm; weight 20.11 g, A round dark coin with a worn surface showing a raised figure standing in the center, the figure appears to be facing away with arms extended and draped clothing; the coin surface shows lighter worn highlights against a predominantly dark brown to black patina, with areas of grayish wear and a few slightly greenish spots around the edge.
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sestertius; Roman deities; Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235; iconography: Sol mythology; dated 231; Roman Empire 27 BC–476; Rome mint; coin; diameter 29.0–30.0 mm; weight 20.11 g, A round dark coin with a worn surface showing a raised figure standing in the center, the figure appears to be facing away with arms extended and draped clothing; the coin surface shows lighter worn highlights against a predominantly dark brown to black patina, with areas of grayish wear and a few slightly greenish spots around the edge.

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sestertius Roman deities Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography Sol mythology dated 231 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome mint coin diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 20.11 g round dark worn surface showing raised figure standing center figure facing away arms extended draped clothing coin surface lighter worn highlights predominantly brown black patina areas grayish wear slightly greenish spots edge.

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