Sestertius - Severus Alexander VOTIS VICENNALIBVS COS III P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.3 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#654, OCRE#ric.4.sa.654
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionReverse Legend within wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS VICENNALIBVS COS III P P S C
(Translation: Votis Vicennalibus. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Vows (prayers) for twenty years of rule. Consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231-235)  - -
Catalog ID6674751840
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