© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P S C; Mars
226 year| Bronze | 21.2 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 | 226 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.61–26.66 g;Diameter varies: 29–32.5 mm;
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 a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Severan dynasty. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conflict or expansion, and the inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been meant to convey the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
