Caption

as (forgery), personifications, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235) - iconography, Providentia (personification). Obv.: inscription erased; head of Alexander Severus right in a laurel wreath. Rev.: ONT, OSPP; Providentia stands straight with her head turned left and legs crossed; in her right hand she holds a wand above a sphere lying at her feet; in her left hand, resting on a column, a cornucopia; pearl rim. 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 9.26 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_147

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Keywords

forgery personifications Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 - iconography Providentia personification Obv. inscription erased head Alexander Severus right laurel wreath Rev. Ont Ospp stands straight turned left legs crossed right hand holds wand sphere lying feet left hand resting column cornucopia pearl rim 223 original Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 22.0 mm 24.5 mm weight 9.26 g round worn object uneven edge showing mottled surface shades brown dark brown black hints gray textured patches areas lighter darker discoloration.