Caption

Denarius, 228–231 CE. Obverse: Head of Alexander Severus in laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim, legend MPSEVALE XANDAVG. Reverse: Perpetuitas standing left, leaning against a column with right hand, holding orb in right hand and long scepter diagonally in left hand, pearl rim, legend PERPETVI TATIAVG. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 3.13 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_009

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 228–231 Ce Obverse Head Alexander Severus laurel wreath facing right pearl rim legend MPSEVALE XANDAVG Reverse Perpetuitas standing left leaning column right hand holding orb long scepter diagonally left hand legend PERPETVI TATIAVG Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 3.13 g round metallic object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights raised central figure seated holding objects hand surrounded textured rim irregular edges object displays worn uneven surfaces small chips slightly raised border background plain white.