As - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C, Victory and Virtus

€279,623.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year230
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.6 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#510, OCRE#ric.4.sa.510
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeverus Alexander, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand, crowned by Victory, behind; in front, Virtus, standing; on left, shield inscribed, VOT X, placed on low column.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (230)  - -
Catalog ID2690413160
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