Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P S C; Salus
223 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 223 |
| 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#279474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Severus Alexander (P M TR P II COS P P S C; Salus), was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 223 AD, which was during the reign of Severus Alexander, who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. This was a period of significant political instability, with numerous conflicts and power struggles within the empire. Despite this, the coinage of this period, including the Sestertius, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
