Coin depicted roughly twice actual size*

Sestertius of Severus Alexander

Bronze sestertius, 28mm, 18.84gm, issued AD 231-235. Rome mint.

Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Laureate bust draped and cuirassed facing right.

Rev: MARS VLTOR SC, Mars advancing to right, holding spear and shield.

References: Sear 7979, RIC 635c.