Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander
222-231
Roman, minted in Rome
Roman Empire
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Severus Alexander, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the goddess Annona- the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome- stands. Her right hand holds ears of grain over a modius full of grain and her left rests on an upright rudder.
Bronze