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Sestertius with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 231–235
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 20.37 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.716
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Severus Alexander laureate, draped, right.
IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG
Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and shield on left arm.
MARS VLTOR S C left and right, in field
IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG
Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and shield on left arm.
MARS VLTOR S C left and right, in field