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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.429.314
People
Severus Alexander, Roman (r. 222 - 235 CE)
Title
Coin of Alexander Severus, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
227
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178750

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.34 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP CAE[S M AVR SEV ALEX]AND AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: PM TRP VI COS II?

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IV.2 p. 108, no. 468 (rev.; obv. legend is different)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.429.314
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Alexander Severus, r., laureate and draped.
Rev.: Emperor, togate, standing l., sacrificing at a lighted altar with r. hand and holding a scroll in l.

Verification Level

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