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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander INDVLGENTIA AVG S C; Spes
| Bronze | 21.2 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 | 222-231 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side. This is significant because Spes was an important symbol of hope and optimism in Roman culture, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to convey a message of hope and prosperity to the people who used it.
