Sestertius
Severus Alexander
Roman Imperial
231-235
Bronze
Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Dr. Joseph DeGregorio
2011.69.128
Geography
None
Period
1-500
Object Name
Coin
Research Area
Numismatics: Greek and Roman
Not on view
Inscriptions
Obv: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG Laureate bust of Severus facing right. Rev: PM TR P VI COS II PP / SC Mars advancing right with a spear and a trophy over his shoulder.
Provenance
Dr. Joseph DeGregorio, Glen Ridge, New Jersey; given to present collection, 2011.
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