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SEVERE ALEXANDRE (émetteur) — Né en 208 ; mort en 235 ; empereur de 222 à 235 — 2nd quarter 3rd Century

Description

Laiton frappé ; Sesterce en laiton frappé portant au droit, IVLIA MAMA[E]A - AVGVSTA ; buste drapé et diadèmé à droite, chevelure calamistrée en bandes horizontales serrées et nouée au bas de la nuque, oreille dégagée. Au revers : [V]E-S-T[A], S C de part et d'autre ; Vesta voilée debout à gauche, palladium dans la main droite tendue et long sceptre vertical dans la main gauche.

Subject depicted

portrait (de profil, Julia Mamaea, buste, diadème),figure mythologique (Vesta, voile, sceptre)

Inscriptions

légende (latin, latin)

About this work

The artwork titled "This artwork", attributed to SEVERE ALEXANDRE (émetteur), is preserved at musée archéologique. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: archéologie, numismatique, romain. It was created using the following materials and techniques: laiton, frappé. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 3rd Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée archéologique preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

SEVERE ALEXANDRE (émetteur) a utilisé ici laiton, frappé. Cette pièce mesure Diamètre en cm 3.03 ; Poids en g 24.94 ; Axe des coins en heure 12. On y reconnaît : portrait (de profil, Julia Mamaea, buste, diadème),figure mythologique (Vesta, voile, sceptre). La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 2e quart 3e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : Né en 208 ; mort en 235 ; empereur de 222 à 235.

Creation context

émerge du bouillonnement de la 2e quart 3e siècle, époque où SEVERE ALEXANDRE (émetteur) atteint la pleine maturité de son art. Visible au musée archéologique, cette œuvre illustre à quel point le contexte historique nourrit et façonne la création artistique, lui conférant une profondeur qui va bien au-delà de la seule dimension esthétique.

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The work « Untitled work » is held at musée archéologique, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

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