231 Severus Alexander Sestertius Roman Empire AE Providentia Forsee (24121303R) 8 reales chair with snake upon cactus

chair with snake upon cactus design

Note: small white contaminant reverse below "C" of CENTS

12:30 obverse & reverse

only 800K minted

231 Severus Alexander Sestertius Roman Empire AE Providentia Forsee (24121303R) 8 reales chair with snake upon cactusFine Roman Imperial Ae Bronze sestertius coin. Struck for Emperor Severus Alexander at the Rome Mint between 231 to 235 CE. Approx 29mm, 21. 1g. Obverse : IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Draped laureate bust of Severus Alexander facing right. Reverse : PROVIDENTIA AVG SC, Providentia standing front, head left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius filled with grain ears. Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make