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

€279,470.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.2 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#393, OCRE#ric.4.sa.393
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 descriptionSalus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
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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Mint
MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID2549350810
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