Sestertius - Severus Alexander IOVI VLTORI S C, Jupiter and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222-231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#560, OCRE#ric.4.sa.560
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 descriptionJupiter, half draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI VLTORI S C
(Translation: Jovi Ultori. Senatus Consultum. To Jupiter, the avenger. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-231)  - -
Catalog ID4874501990
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