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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–231
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 19.78 gm.
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession Number92.142
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Severus Alexander in military dress standing left, right foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and reversed spear in left.
VIRTVS AVGVSTI left and right in field: S C
IMPSEVALE XANDERAVG
Reverse: Severus Alexander in military dress standing left, right foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and reversed spear in left.
VIRTVS AVGVSTI left and right in field: S C
ProvenanceBy 1892: Miss Rebecca Salisbury Collection; bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury to MFA, January 6, 1892