Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P S C; Annona
231 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 231 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X COS III P P S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin 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 borders and economy. The coin's design also includes an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, which reflects the emperor's efforts to address food shortages and improve agricultural production during his reign.