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Denarius of Severus Alexander, Rome

Denarius of Severus Alexander, Rome

r. 222 - 235 CE

Severus Alexander

Obv.: Bust of Severus Alexander laureate and draped to r. Rev.: Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing facing l., pouring libation from a patera in his r. hand over flaming tripod, holding scroll on l. hand.

Silver

Roman Imperial period

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