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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.8 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#541d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.541d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 XIIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (235)  - -
Catalog ID7922344270
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