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Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander

231-235 AD

Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
Silver pendant with Roman coin of Severus Alexander
€ 350.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  21-2834
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic Roman coin. The sterling silver frame (marked 925) is custom-made to the coin and if desired can be removed without damaging the coin.

Coin: Æ Sestertius of Severus Alexander, 231-235 AD.

Obverse: Laureate head right, slight drapery on shoulder.
Legend: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse: Spes, walking left holding flower, lifting hem of skirt. S-C across fields.
Legend: SPES PVBLICA

Diameter: ± 30,1 mm
Ref: RIC 648; Sear 8019

VF quality with smooth olive green patina.
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Severus Alexander, Roman Emperor from 222-235 AD and last of the Severan Dynasty. The Historia Augusta claims that Alexander prayed every morning and was extremely tolerant of Jews and Christians alike. During his reign Rome was military confronted with the rising Sassanid Empire and the German tribes. He was assassinated while campaigning during the Germanic wars in 235 AD. After his death the chaotic period, known as 'Crisis of the Third Century' brought the Roman Empire to the brink of collapse.

Spes was the Roman goddess of hope.

SPES PVBLICA: the hope of the public (Roman people)

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery, Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire
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