Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3 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) Spes, the goddess of hope, is shown standing. In her left hand she holds a flower or plant while her left raises the hem of her garment.
