Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
IMP
CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG (Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description
The Coliseum; on left, three figures standing and Meta Sudans; on right, side of temple; in arena, two combatants.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PONTIF
MAX TR P II COS P P S C (Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)