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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–231
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 19.67 gm.
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number32.1094
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, slight drapery at left.
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Jupiter stands front, head left, drapery hanging from arms, extending right arm with thunderbolt over small figure of Alexander and holding sceptre in left.
IOVICONSERVATORI In field: S C
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Jupiter stands front, head left, drapery hanging from arms, extending right arm with thunderbolt over small figure of Alexander and holding sceptre in left.
IOVICONSERVATORI In field: S C
ProvenanceSource Unknown; accessioned by MFA, 1932