Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander / Anonna
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This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius, of emperor Severus Alexander, minted at Rome in 226 AD
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, "Supreme military commander, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Emperor (AVG)" laureate, draped bust right
Reverse: ANNONA AVG, "Imperial grain supply" Annona standing left with corn-ears and cornucopiae, modius at foot
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 222 - 235 AD (minted at Rome in 226 AD)
SIZE: 19mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.27 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IVii, 133, page 81 - Cohen 23 - SEAR RCV II (2002), #7857, page 644
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Leicester, United Kingdom.
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Avon, United Kingdom