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
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#521, OCRE#ric.4.sa.521
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, 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.)
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Mintage ND (231) - -
Numisquare ID 8974607920
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