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

€279,655.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year233
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.2 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#535b, OCRE#ric.4.sa.535b
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, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (233)  - -
Catalog ID6999300190
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