Sestertius - Severus Alexander MARS VLTOR S C, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.4 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#635d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.635d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 ID3403329970
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