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Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C
229 year| Bronze | 20.7 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 229 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, togate, in quadriga, right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.59–23.43 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–31.5 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 an image of Severus Alexander, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design, which includes an image of Alexander in military attire and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, reflects his military accomplishments and the imperial ideology of the time.
