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Severus Alexander Mars Coin Type: Silver denarius of Severus Alexander, 222-235 CE
Mint and Date: Rome, 232 CE.
Size and Weight: 18mm, 3.2g
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust right.
IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG
Reverse: Mars in battle gear, as "the avenger," strides right holding spear and round shield.
MARS VLTOR
Ref: RCV (2002) 7882; RIC 246
BW Ref: 011 026 011
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