Denarius of Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: portrait of Alexander Severus issuer. Reverse: Victoria. Iconography: Roman deities; Victoria. Date: 222–235 CE. Place of origin: Antioch on the Orontes, Roman Empire. Type: coin denarius. Materials/measurements: diameter 18.5–19.0 mm; weight 1.98 g., A round, worn coin with a grayish metallic surface showing irregular edges and textured wear; the coin displays a faint, raised relief of a standing human figure and a few surrounding raised shapes; visible colors include shades of gray, dark gray, and a bit of brownish patina on the metal.
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Denarius of Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: portrait of Alexander Severus issuer. Reverse: Victoria. Iconography: Roman deities; Victoria. Date: 222–235 CE. Place of origin: Antioch on the Orontes, Roman Empire. Type: coin denarius. Materials/measurements: diameter 18.5–19.0 mm; weight 1.98 g., A round, worn coin with a grayish metallic surface showing irregular edges and textured wear; the coin displays a faint, raised relief of a standing human figure and a few surrounding raised shapes; visible colors include shades of gray, dark gray, and a bit of brownish patina on the metal.

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Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse portrait Alexander Severus issuer Reverse Victoria Iconography Roman deities Date 222–235 Ce Place origin Antioch Orontes Roman Empire Type coin denarius Materials measurements diameter 18.5–19.0 mm weight 1.98 g round worn coin grayish metallic surface showing irregular edges textured wear coin displays faint raised relief standing human figure surrounding raised shapes visible colors include shades gray dark gray bit brownish patina metal.

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