Sestertius; obverse likely Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235; reverse: Victoria mythological figure; iconography of Roman deities; dated 228–231; Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome mint; coin; diameter 29.5–30.5 mm; weight 16.48 g., A round, worn metal object with a dark brown and black surface showing areas of lighter brown and reddish-brown patina; the object has an uneven, slightly irregular edge with a small chipped section, and a raised, smoother central area with faint, shallow contours suggesting a profile shape; the surface displays a mottled texture with patches of corrosion and subtle highlights.
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Sestertius; obverse likely Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235; reverse: Victoria mythological figure; iconography of Roman deities; dated 228–231; Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome mint; coin; diameter 29.5–30.5 mm; weight 16.48 g., A round, worn metal object with a dark brown and black surface showing areas of lighter brown and reddish-brown patina; the object has an uneven, slightly irregular edge with a small chipped section, and a raised, smoother central area with faint, shallow contours suggesting a profile shape; the surface displays a mottled texture with patches of corrosion and subtle highlights.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_188

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Sestertius obverse Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 reverse Victoria mythological figure iconography Roman deities dated 228–231 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome mint coin diameter 29.5–30.5 mm weight 16.48 g round worn metal object dark brown black surface showing areas lighter brown reddish-brown patina object uneven slightly irregular edge small chipped section raised smoother central area faint shallow contours suggesting profile shape surface displays mottled texture patches corrosion subtle highlights.

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