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

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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
Weight15.8 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#511, OCRE#ric.4.sa.511
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 descriptionSol, radiate, head left, standing front, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P X COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. 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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Mint
MintageND (231)  - -
Catalog ID2976589710
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