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Both sides of an irregularly shaped greenish bronze coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Sestertius of Severus Alexander, Rome

r. 222 - 235 CE

Severus Alexander

Roman

Obv.: Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to r. with slight drapery on l. shoulder. Rev.: Annona draped, standing facing l., holding wheat ears in r. hand over modius, and an anchor in l.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins