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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.1108
People
Severus Alexander, Roman (r. 222 - 235 CE)
Title
Denarius of Severus Alexander
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
228 CE
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/195910

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.25 g
Denomination
denarius

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMCvi.162.507;RICiv.2.77.85

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mark M. Salton
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.1108
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obverse: bust r
reverse: Severus Alexander as Romulus advancing r, holding spear and military trophy

Verification Level

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