The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-7-168-RE
Metal Type:orichalcum
Issuing Authority:
Severus, Alexander (c. 209-235)
Weight:23.03 g
Diameter:28.3 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
231 CE - 235 CE
Denomination: sestertius
Obverse Image Description:Bust of Alexander Severus draped and laureate, right.
Obverse Inscription:IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse Image Description:Spes draped, advancing left, holding a flower in right hand and drappery in left.
Reverse Inscription:SPES PVBLICA. 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: 121, 648c, notes:
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16c 168 Head of Alexander laurelled
IMP • ALEXANDER • PIVS • AVG •
Reverse a Figure standing in it's
right Hand, a Bud of some Tree upon
its stalk, it it's left Hand holding up
it's Garment. The Representation
of Hope.
S • C •
SPES PVBLICA
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 168 Head of Alexander
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse a Figure standing perhaps
Hope. S.C
SPES PUBLICA.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16c 168 Head of Alexander laurelled
IMP • ALEXANDER • PIVS • AVG •
Reverse a Figure standing in it's
right Hand, a Bud of some Tree upon
its stalk, it it's left Hand holding up
it's Garment. The Representation
of Hope.
S • C •
SPES PVBLICA
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 168 Head of Alexander
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse a Figure standing perhaps
Hope. S.C
SPES PUBLICA.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue