The reverse of a bimetallic (copper and orichalcum) medallion of Severus Alexander (222-35). Gn —. Minted at Rome, 223.
To the left of the Colosseum are the meta sudans, and behind it the colossal statue of Nero;
before these, the Emperor is making a sacrifice, whilst to the right, a temple before which stands a male statue (Jupiter?).
Picture credit: Nomos (Auction 7), 15.5.2013, lot 183
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