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

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 17.5 g
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#517, OCRE#ric.4.sa.517
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Sol, radiate, walking left, holding whip in right hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P X COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage ND (231) - -
Numisquare ID 3246230850
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