© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander IVSTITIA AVGVSTI S C; Justitia
| Bronze | 19.4 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 | 19.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre upright in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Iustitia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.847–22.85 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 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 Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, on one side, and an image of Emperor Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 222 to 231 AD, and was likely used as a means of promoting his image and reinforcing his authority as the Roman Emperor.
