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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year232
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.1 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#525b, OCRE#ric.4.sa.525b
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, 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 XI COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (232)  - -
Catalog ID5333112020
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