Légende

Denarius, personifications, Virtus personification, Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235 - iconography. Obverse: IMPCMAVRSEV ALEXANDAVG. Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: VIRTVSAVG. Virtus in military garb and helmet facing right, holding a spear point down in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield at his feet, pearl rim. Date: 222–228. Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.0–19.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g., A round, worn coin with a metallic gray surface showing a raised, central figure standing and holding a long staff; the figure appears to wear a helmet and a draped garment. The coin's edge is irregular and the surface shows darker gray spots and lighter gray highlights from wear and relief. The background around the coin is plain white.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A31_241

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (1.5Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius personifications Virtus personification Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 - iconography Obverse Impcmavrsev Alexandavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Virtvsavg Virtus military garb helmet holding spear point down right hand resting left hand shield feet Date 222–228 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm Weight 2.80 g round worn coin metallic gray surface showing raised central figure standing long staff figure wear draped garment coin's edge irregular surface darker gray spots lighter gray highlights relief background coin plain white.