Sestertius - Severus Alexander MARS VLTOR S C, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight17.7 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#635a, OCRE#ric.4.sa.635a
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR S C
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Senatus Consultum. Mars, the avenger. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231-235)  - -
Catalog ID4896733720
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