Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P S C, Mars

€279,467.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#390, OCRE#ric.4.sa.390
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID1746498950
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