Denarius of Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235 CE. Obverse: laureate bust of Alexander Severus. Reverse: Sol Roman deity standing. Roman Empire, Rome, 232 CE. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm; weight 3.34 g., A round metal coin with a worn, uneven edge showing a raised profile of a person facing right with detailed hair and a decorative headband, surrounded by a raised border and worn markings; the coin surface shows varied texture and patina in shades of grey, dark grey, and a few brownish hints.
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Denarius of Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235 CE. Obverse: laureate bust of Alexander Severus. Reverse: Sol Roman deity standing. Roman Empire, Rome, 232 CE. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm; weight 3.34 g., A round metal coin with a worn, uneven edge showing a raised profile of a person facing right with detailed hair and a decorative headband, surrounded by a raised border and worn markings; the coin surface shows varied texture and patina in shades of grey, dark grey, and a few brownish hints.

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Denarius Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 Ce Obverse laureate bust Alexander Severus Reverse Sol Roman deity standing Roman Empire Rome 232 Ce Coin diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 3.34 g round metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right detailed hair decorative headband surrounded raised border worn markings coin surface varied texture patina shades grey dark grey brownish hints.

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