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Ruler:
Severus Alexander (222-35)
Mint:
Rome
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, for $175.00
Image(height): 28.54 mm
Image(width): 29.88 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
231 - 235
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 19.03 g
Inscription present: Laureate head of Severus right
Inscription present: Providentia standing facing with cornucopiae and holding two corn-ears over modius
Accession number: CM.6587-2007
Primary reference Number: 166150
RIC: 4-2.121.642b
BMC: cf. 6.201.883
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sestertius" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/166150 Accessed: 2024-11-24 21:43:30
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