Roman — Roman; 231-235; Reece Period 11 (Later Severan)
Coin, denarius
A silver denarius coin of Emperor Severus Alexander, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 222-235. The back of the coin depicts Mars, the Roman god of war. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 231-235.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and laureate bust of Severus Alexander, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Rev: Corroded. Mars advancing right, holding a transverse spear and a shield. Rev inscription: MARS VLTOR. This coin may be part of a hoard from Lime Street, City of London.
Ref: RIC IV (1938), p.89, no.246.
Condition: VF/G+.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.44/25
- Object name:
- coin, denarius
- Artist/Maker:
- Severus Alexander, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 231-235; Reece Period 11 (Later Severan)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 3.8 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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