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

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 19.4 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#523, OCRE#ric.4.sa.523
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, 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 Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left 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.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (231) - -
Numisquare ID 1182253640
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