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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 231–235
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 21.78 gm.
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession Number92.136
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
IMPALEXAN DERPIVSAVG
Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and shield on left arm. MARSV LTOR S C left and right in field.
IMPALEXAN DERPIVSAVG
Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and shield on left arm. MARSV LTOR S C left and right in field.
ProvenanceBy 1891: Rebecca Salisbury Collection; bequest of Rebecca Salisbury to MFA, January 6, 1892