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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C; Sol
230 year| Bronze | 19.3 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 | 230 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, head left, standing front, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.79–22.02 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 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 the Roman emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled from 222 to 235 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the sun god Sol on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (230) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C; Sol) (230) coin.
