Caption

sestertius, standing emperor, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235) – iconography, globes. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG: Bust of Alexander Severus right, laurel wreath and drapery. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P IIII COS PP: Emperor in military attire, standing left, holding a ball in his right hand and a spear with the point down in his left hand; SC on both sides; pearl rim. 225 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameters 28.0 mm and 29.5 mm; weight 20.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_467

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Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius standing emperor Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 – iconography globes Obv Imp Caes M Avr Sev Alexander Avg Bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath drapery Rev Pontif Max Tr P Iiii Cos Pp Emperor military attire standing left holding ball right hand spear point down left hand Sc sides pearl rim 225 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameters 28.0 mm 29.5 mm weight 20.20 g worn circular object uneven edge primarily dark green dark brown color patches lighter green dark gray surface raised recessed areas forming faint outline standing human figure facing sideways visible limbs draped clothing small irregular spots lighter discoloration scattered across surface.