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Coin of Alexandria under Severus Alexander

Coin of Alexandria under Severus Alexander

r. 222 - 235 CE

Severus Alexander

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, r. Rev.: Emperor on horseback advancing, l., holding transverse sceptre surmounted by eagle and raising hand; in front, palm branch.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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