Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.9 cm (1 3/16 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, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse) the sun god Sol is depicted standing, semi-nude, with a whip in his left hand.
