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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander

230

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

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.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium