Sestertius - Severus Alexander MONETA AVG S C; Moneta
| 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#279726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVG S C
Translation:
Moneta Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
The venerable memory. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta on the reverse side, which is where the word "moneta" (meaning "money") is derived from.
