sestertius, Severus Alexander 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235 issuer; Roman deities, Sol mythology; Severus Alexander — iconography; 233; Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome; coin; diameter 28.0 mm; diameter 30.5 mm; weight 21.33 g, A round, worn metal coin with a rough, pitted surface showing areas of green and brown patina; the coin displays a central raised relief of a standing human figure with outstretched arms and legs, surrounded by a faint raised border and several irregular raised marks along the edge; the overall tones include dark brown, verdigris green, and hints of lighter brown where the metal is exposed.
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sestertius, Severus Alexander 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235 issuer; Roman deities, Sol mythology; Severus Alexander — iconography; 233; Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome; coin; diameter 28.0 mm; diameter 30.5 mm; weight 21.33 g, A round, worn metal coin with a rough, pitted surface showing areas of green and brown patina; the coin displays a central raised relief of a standing human figure with outstretched arms and legs, surrounded by a faint raised border and several irregular raised marks along the edge; the overall tones include dark brown, verdigris green, and hints of lighter brown where the metal is exposed.

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sestertius Severus Alexander 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer Roman deities Sol mythology Severus Alexander iconography 233 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome coin diameter 28.0 mm diameter 30.5 mm weight 21.33 g round worn metal coin rough pitted surface showing areas green brown patina coin displays central raised relief standing human figure outstretched arms legs surrounded faint border several irregular marks edge tones include dark brown verdigris green hints lighter brown metal exposed.

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