Caption

Denarius of Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 CE. Obverse: portrait of Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235. Reverse: personification of Providentia. Dated 231–235 CE. Roman Empire; struck at Rome. Coin silver; diameter 19.0–20.5 mm; weight 3.18 g., A round metallic coin with a worn surface shown against a white background, the coin appears dark gray with lighter silvery highlights; it bears a raised central figure of a standing person wearing a draped garment and holding an object, with a small stepped platform near the feet and a curved raised border around the rim; the metal shows variations in tone with areas of darker gray patina and brighter silver along raised edges and details.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_205

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 Ce Obverse portrait Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 Reverse personification Providentia Dated 231–235 CE Roman Empire struck Rome Coin silver diameter 19.0–20.5 mm weight 3.18 g round metallic coin worn surface shown white background coin dark gray lighter silvery highlights bears raised central figure standing person wearing draped garment holding object small stepped platform near feet curved raised border rim metal variations tone areas darker gray patina brighter silver raised edges details.