© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Sallustia Orbiana and Severus Alexander CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM S C
| Bronze | 22.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-227 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, standing right, togate, holding scroll in left hand and clasping right hands with Orbiana, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
The harmony of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.2–26.67 g;Diameter varies: 28–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity, while on the other side it has an image of Emperor Severus Alexander and his mother Sallustia Orbiana, indicating the importance of family and lineage in Roman culture.
