As - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P S C, Annona

€279,535.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year226
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.6 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#444d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.444d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP 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 descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (226)  - -
Catalog ID7792169060
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