Coin: Sestertius with Head of Alexander Severus (obv) and Sol (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Severus Alexander |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Alexander Severus (obv) and Sol (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 233 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Weight: 0.71 oz. (20.12 g) Axis: 12:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.177 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander facing right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Sol striding left, raising his right hand and carrying a whip in his left. Flanked by SC, inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG.
Reverse: P M TR P XII COS III P P S C.
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Alexander Severus (obv) and Sol (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=94.177