Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P S C, Annona

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 231
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/8)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 20.2 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#518, OCRE#ric.4.sa.518
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Severus Alexander, emperor.)
Reverse description Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P X COS III P P S C
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (231) - -
Numisquare ID 2535719260
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