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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1896,0608.50
Denomination
quinarius
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Bust of Severus Alexander, draped, head, laureate, lightly bearded, right.
(obverse)
Mars, helmeted, naked, except for cloak flying behind him, advancing right, carrying transverse spear, point upwards, in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Severus Alexander
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
228
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
7 o'clock
Weight:
3.130 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RE6 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.VI: Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus
(452, p.157)
RIC4 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 4: Pertinax - Uranius Antonius
(72, p.76)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
allegory/personification
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Severus Alexander
Representation of:
Ares/Mars
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Rollin & Feuardent
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Hyman Montagu
Acquisition date
1896
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1896,0608.50
C&M catalogue number
RE6
(157)
(452)