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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 231–235
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 17.47 gm.
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number60.152
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

Catalogue Raisonné Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 051.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Severus Alexander to right, laureate, and with paludamentum on left shoulder.
IMPALEXAN DERPIVSAVG
Reverse: Emperor galloping to right, in military costume and with spear raised. He is preceded by Victoria with wreath in raised right hand, and followed by a legionary with shield and a spear; a fallen barbarian at lower right.
VICTORIAAVG VSTI
ProvenanceBy 1958: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans, 10 Rock Lane, Berkeley 8, California; March 10, 1960: purchased by MFA from Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans for $ 50.00