Sestertius - Severus Alexander PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C, Pax

€279,480.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year223
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.3 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#402c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.402c
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, seated left holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (223)  - -
Catalog ID5452658680
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