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Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P S C; Jupiter
222 year| Bronze | 22.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 222 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter, with cloak over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote the worship of Jupiter, or when the emperor Severus Alexander was trying to associate himself with the powerful deity. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's construction was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable material that could be easily minted and distributed.
