Bronze Sestertius of Severus Alexander, Rome, 231–235. 1946.35.91

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 23.17
  • Diameter (in mm): 31
• Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 231 - 235
• Denomination: Sestertius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

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

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Rome
  • Region: Latium

• Obverse

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

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Cap Matifou

References

• Reference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 648c
• Citation: MN.2.89
• Reference: BMC.902

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1946.35.91
• Lot: 1946.35
• 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