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

€279,488.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year223
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#407d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.407d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left, by lighted altar, holding sceptre in right hand and supporting head with 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.)
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MintageND (223)  - -
Catalog ID7774904280
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