sestertius; Roman deities; Mars; Alexander Severus (Roman emperor, 222–235) — iconography. Obverse: MAVRSEVAL ANDERAVG, bust of Alexander Severus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum. Reverse: MTRPV COSI, Mars naked in helmet and cloak, strides right, carries a spear in his right hand, tropaion on his shoulder in his left, SC. Date: 226. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 29.0–29.5 mm; weight 17.73 g.
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sestertius; Roman deities; Mars; Alexander Severus (Roman emperor, 222–235) — iconography. Obverse: MAVRSEVAL ANDERAVG, bust of Alexander Severus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum. Reverse: MTRPV COSI, Mars naked in helmet and cloak, strides right, carries a spear in his right hand, tropaion on his shoulder in his left, SC. Date: 226. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 29.0–29.5 mm; weight 17.73 g.

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sestertius Roman deities Mars Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography Obverse Mavrseval Anderavg bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath paludamentum Reverse Mtrpv Cosi Mars naked helmet cloak strides right carries spear right hand tropaion shoulder left Sc Date 226 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.0–29.5 mm weight 17.73 g worn round metal object uneven edge showing profile person relief surface displays mix brown dark brown black patches greenish grayish tones areas lighter brown metal exposed darker corroded sections rim.

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