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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander

232

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) 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.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium