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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander

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Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Severus Alexander, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels. On the back (reverse) the sun god Sol is depicted standing, semi-nude, with a whip in his left hand.

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