Art Institute of Chicago
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander
Roman, minted in Rome
- Date
- 230
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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