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
Weight20.8 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#605, OCRE#ric.4.sa.605
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 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 ID5229811580
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