The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-8-171-RE
Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority:
Severus, Alexander (c. 209-235)
Weight:10.51 g
Diameter:25.67 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
231 CE - 235 CE
Denomination: as
Obverse Image Description:Head of Alexander Severus laureate, right. Border of dots.
Obverse Inscription:IMP ALEXANDER PIVS (AVG)
Reverse Image Description:Mars Ultor cuirassed and wearing Corinthian helmet, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left. Border of dots.
Reverse Inscription:(MARS - VLTOR). S - C in field to either side.
Attached People:
Alexander Severus (c. 209-235) - Authority - ancient
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IV, P..., page: 120, no. 637, notes:
Notes:Chipped on bottom of obverse.
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No 110 112 ............................................. 6 : 20
Head of Alexander
IMP. ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Rev: MARS VLTOR.
Mars stepping forward in his Right
Hand a spear on his left a shield
Occo. 417. Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 171 Head of Alexander
IMP • ALEXANDER • PIVS • AVG •
Reverse Mars marching forwards
in his Right Hand his spear
barbed, on his left arm his
shield.
S • C.
MARS VLTOR.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 171 Head of Alexander
IMP. ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse Mars marching forwards
in his Right Hand his spear
on his left arm his shield. S.C
MARS. VLTOR.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No 110 112 ............................................. 6 : 20
Head of Alexander
IMP. ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Rev: MARS VLTOR.
Mars stepping forward in his Right
Hand a spear on his left a shield
Occo. 417. Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 171 Head of Alexander
IMP • ALEXANDER • PIVS • AVG •
Reverse Mars marching forwards
in his Right Hand his spear
barbed, on his left arm his
shield.
S • C.
MARS VLTOR.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 171 Head of Alexander
IMP. ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse Mars marching forwards
in his Right Hand his spear
on his left arm his shield. S.C
MARS. VLTOR.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue