as (forgery), personifications, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235) - iconography, Providentia (personification). Obv.: inscription erased; head of Alexander Severus in laurel wreath facing right. Rev.: OSPP; Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a baton in her right hand and a cornucopia while leaning on a column in her left; a sphere at her feet, letters SC on the sides, 223 (for the original). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome (for the original). Coin forgery. Coin: dia. 22.0 mm, dia. 24.5 mm, weight 8.59 g.
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as (forgery), personifications, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235) - iconography, Providentia (personification). Obv.: inscription erased; head of Alexander Severus in laurel wreath facing right. Rev.: OSPP; Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a baton in her right hand and a cornucopia while leaning on a column in her left; a sphere at her feet, letters SC on the sides, 223 (for the original). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome (for the original). Coin forgery. Coin: dia. 22.0 mm, dia. 24.5 mm, weight 8.59 g.

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forgery personifications Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 - iconography Providentia personification Obv. inscription erased head laurel wreath facing right Rev. Ospp stands upright turned left holding baton right hand cornucopia leaning column sphere feet letters SC sides 223 original Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin forgery Coin dia 22.0 mm 24.5 mm weight 8.59 g round irregularly edged object heavily weathered surface showing patches brown dark brown black hints reddish-brown mottled textured appearance subtle variations sheen across surface.

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