Coin Item Number: 2189/359 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Obverse: draped, cuirassed bust of Alexander Severus, right facing, laureate. Reverse: 'SPQR' enclosed in a wreath, supported by an eagle facing left and wings spread.
History Of Use
Coin in use during Roman Empire; Emperor Alexander Severus.
Item History
- Made in Caesarea Maritima, Israel between 222 and 235
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/359
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.293 cm, width 2.031 cm, depth 1.952 cm
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Caesarea Maritima, Israel
When
- Creation Date
- between 222 and 235
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2189/0359