Sestertius - Severus Alexander IOVI VLTORI P M TR P III COS P P S C, Jupiter

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year224
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#412, OCRE#ric.4.sa.412
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionHexastyle temple, inside, seated statue of Jupiter; temple flanked by covered arcades, enclosing an open space with entrance in front.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI VLTORI P M TR P III COS P P S C
(Translation: Jovi Ultori. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To Jupiter, the avenger. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (224)  - -
Catalog ID4600623600
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