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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Alexander Pius

231-235

Roman

Rome

Obverse: Bust of Alexander Pius laureate to right, draped and cuirassed
Reverse: Jupiter with thunderbolt and eagle marching to left, looking back

Silver

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium