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Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P S C; Romulus
228 year| Bronze | 23.6 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 | 228 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy 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
Mass varies: 20.47–26.72 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Emperor Severus Alexander. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign (222-235 AD) and is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a mythological figure alongside a real historical figure.
