Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P S C, Mars and Virtus

€279,578.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.3 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#477, OCRE#ric.4.sa.477
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars (or Virtus), helmeted, in mililtary attire, standing left, foot on prow of ship, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (228)  - -
Catalog ID5560562170
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