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.: Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a baton in her right hand and, with her left hand leaning on a column, holding a cornucopia; a sphere at her feet to the left; 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.: Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a baton in her right hand and, with her left hand leaning on a column, holding a cornucopia; a sphere at her feet to the left; 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. stands upright turned left holding baton right hand left hand leaning column cornucopia 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 flat object worn rough surface showing mix brown dark brown rust golden tones uneven coloration textured patches across face slightly irregular edge.

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