Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander, Rome, 228–231. 1944.100.52559

Physical Description

• Axis: 7

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 2.71
  • Diameter (in mm): 20
• Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 228 - 231
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Severus Alexander
  • • Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Rome
  • Region: Latium

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Severus Alexander

Findspot Description

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References

• Reference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 226a
• Reference: BMC.178.647

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.52559
• Lot: 1944.100
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Imperial--Severans

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States