Sestertius of Alexander Severus (Roman emperor, 222–235). Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ALEXANDER AVG — Bust of Alexander Severus right, laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P VII COS II PP — Virtus standing facing left, right foot on a ship's prow, holding a spear in his right hand and a parazonium in his left; SC on both sides, pearl rim. Date: 228. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm; weight 17.25 g; axis 0°.
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Sestertius of Alexander Severus (Roman emperor, 222–235). Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ALEXANDER AVG — Bust of Alexander Severus right, laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P VII COS II PP — Virtus standing facing left, right foot on a ship's prow, holding a spear in his right hand and a parazonium in his left; SC on both sides, pearl rim. Date: 228. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm; weight 17.25 g; axis 0°.

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Sestertius Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Imp Caes M Avr Alexander Avg Bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath armor paludamentum pearl rim Reverse Pm Tr P Vii Cos Ii Pp Virtus standing facing left right foot ship's prow holding spear right hand parazonium left Sc sides Date 228 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm weight 17.25 g axis 0° worn round metal coin raised profile person facing right showing facial features hair draped clothing surface greenish brown patina darker lighter areas rim irregular small chip.

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