Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P S C, Annona

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#520c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.520c
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander Aemilianus, the pious, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P X COS III P P S C
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (231)  - -
Catalog ID2241368340
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