Caption

sestertius (fanciful forgery); Alexander Severus (208–235; Roman emperor 222–235), issuer; Julia Mamaea (c.180–235; Augusta 222–235); Alexander Severus — iconography; Julia Mamaea — iconography; empresses; dated 231–235; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin (forgery); diameter 28.0 mm; weight 15.26 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_465

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius fanciful forgery Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer Julia Mamaea c.180–235 Augusta 222–235 iconography empresses dated 231–235 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin forgery diameter 28.0 mm weight 15.26 g round worn metal coin raised profile person facing right showing detailed hair styled waves braids visible ear neck part shoulder coin surface textured areas corrosion patina displaying colors brown dark green black hints copper rim irregular chipped places portrait surrounding field exhibit varying depths worn relief.