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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 230
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 18.74 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.112
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, right, with slight drapery over left shoulder.
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left
S C left and right in field.
PMTRPV IIII COSIIIPP
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left
S C left and right in field.
PMTRPV IIII COSIIIPP
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)