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sestertius, Alexander Severus (Roman Emperor; 222–235) — iconography, personifications, Fides (Fidelity; personification). Obv.: Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border. Rev.: Fides in long robe stands upright, head turned left, holding a standard in each hand, SC on the sides, pearl border. Date: 222–228. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (sestertius). Dimensions: diam. 32.5–34.0 mm; weight 21.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_148

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Keywords

sestertius Alexander Severus Roman Emperor 222–235 iconography personifications Fides Fidelity personification Obv. Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border Rev. long robe stands upright head turned left holding standard hand Sc sides Date 222–228 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin Dimensions diam 32.5–34.0 mm weight 21.30 g round worn coin uneven edge small chip showing raised profile person's head surface mottled dark brown black areas greenish patina patches lighter brown copper tones textured corroded details across face rim.