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

€279,511.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year225
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.6 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#424, OCRE#ric.4.sa.424
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 IIII COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (225)  - -
Catalog ID1347839670
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