Coin

About this object

History of use

Coin during Roman Empire; Sesterius (denomination); Emperor Alexander Severus

Physical description

Sestertium coin. Obverse: draped bust of Alexander Severus right facing, laureate. Reverse: Sol advancing, left facing, holding whip in raised right hand.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Brass metal

Date Made

233

Date Acquired

Jun 1957

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

The Sid Leary Memorial Collection

Measurements

Overall: .3 x 3 cm

Object Number

2189/179