The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-8-172-RE
Metal Type:orichalcum
Issuing Authority:
Severus, Alexander (c. 209-235)
Weight:20.9 g
Diameter:29.12 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
231 CE - 235 CE
Denomination: sestertius
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. 635, notes:
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No. 111 113 ............................................. 13 : 9
This seems to have the
same Image & superscription
& Reverse with the former
only in the large Brass
Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 172 Head of Alexander
of larger size but impressed
and inscribed on both sides
as the former.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 172 Head of Alexander
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Revers and Inscription seems
to be the same as the before going. Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No. 111 113 ............................................. 13 : 9
This seems to have the
same Image & superscription
& Reverse with the former
only in the large Brass
Bargrave See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 172 Head of Alexander
of larger size but impressed
and inscribed on both sides
as the former.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 172 Head of Alexander
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Revers and Inscription seems
to be the same as the before going. Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue