Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P S C; Mars
222 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was not commonly depicted on Roman coins. This coin is one of the few examples of Mars being portrayed on a Roman coin, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.
