Description: Severus Alexander (222 - 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 232 AD. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder / PROVIDENTIA AVG; Providentia standing to left, holding grain ears over modius in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; S-C.

Diameter: AE29 mm

Weight: 16,74 g

Grade: gVF/VF

Attribution: RIC 642

Commentary: attractive green and dark brown patina with some intriguing effect on portrait, great details

History: Severus Alexander was looking favourably upon Judaism and Christianity; he allowed a synagogue to be built in Rome and allegedly worshipped Jesus among a variety of other gods.

Article Number: 062-06-02-42747