Severus Alexander; AE Sestertius; Providentia
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE29 |
| Weight [g]: | 16,74 |
| Grade: | gVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 642 |
| Commentary: | attractive green and dark brown patina with some intriguing effect on portrait, great details |
Historical Context
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.
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