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sestertius, Alexander Severus (Roman emperor; 222–235) — iconography: spear (attribute), parazonium (attribute), Virtus (personification), personifications. Obv.: IMP CAES M AVR ALEXANDER AVG — Bust of Alexander Severus right in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, pearl rim. Rev.: PM TRP VII COS II PP — Virtus stands 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. 228 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: sestertius; diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm, weight 17.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_476

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Keywords

sestertius Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography spear attribute parazonium Virtus personification personifications Obv. Imp Caes M Avr Alexander Avg Bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath armor paludamentum pearl rim Rev. Pm Trp Vii Cos Ii Pp stands facing left right foot ship's prow holding right hand left Sc sides 228 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~28.5–29.5 mm weight 17.25 g axis 0° round worn coin irregular edges showing central standing human figure holding long staff hand shorter object figure low relief visible contours head torso arms legs surface mottled patina areas dark green dark brown coppery brown lighter worn highlights raised areas coin edge small chips indentations background textured uneven smoother slightly shiny spots high points.