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
Weight14.5 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#638c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.638c
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, leaning on shield and holding spear; standard resting on right arm.
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 ID8324083050
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