Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P S C; Mars
228 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 228 |
| 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#279575 |
|---|---|
| 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 VII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side. Mars is depicted standing to the left, holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands to the right, crowning him with a wreath. This image of Mars was a common motif on Roman coins during the Severan dynasty, but it's still a unique and fascinating feature of this particular coin.
