Caption

sestertius of Alexander Severus (208–235; Roman emperor 222–235), issuer: Alexander Severus; obverse/personifications and iconography of Alexander Severus; reverse: Spes (personification); dated 231–235 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 20.49 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_129

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Rights managed

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Keywords

sestertius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer obverse personifications iconography reverse Spes personification dated 231–235 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 20.49 g round worn metal coin raised central figure standing person wearing draped clothing holding vertical object surrounded circular border raised marks surface areas dark green brown patina darker green near center brown edges small cracks uneven wear slightly irregular rim.