Sestertius - Severus Alexander IVSTITIA AVGVSTI S C; Justitia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander (IVSTITIA AVGVSTI S C; Justitia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Severus Alexander. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of justice and fairness in its governance.
