Sestertius - Severus Alexander ROMAE AETERNAE S C, Roma and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222-231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#602, OCRE#ric.4.sa.602
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left, on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERNAE S C
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum. Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-231)  - -
Catalog ID2966644730
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