Sestertius - Severus Alexander PONTIFEX COS S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#384, OCRE#ric.4.sa.384
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, young, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ALEXANDER CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar. Marcus Aurelius Alexander, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionSeverus Alexander, in quadriga, right, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIFEX COS S C
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. Senatus Consultum. [High] priest, consul. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID7665755680
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