Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander
Ancient Roman
222–235
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Severus Alexander laureate, draped, and cuirassed, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Pax, draped, runs to the left while holding an olive-branch and sceptre.
