IMP SEV
ALEXANDER AVG (Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description
Severus Alexander, standing left, in military attire, foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and inverted spear in left hand.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
P 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.)