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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P XII COS III P P S C; Sol
233 year| Bronze | 23.2 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 | 233 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander on one side and a depiction of the sun god Sol on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, or the "Unconquered Sun," which was a prominent religious movement in the Roman Empire during that time. The coin's image of Sol is particularly interesting because it shows the sun god with a radiant halo, symbolizing his divine status and association with the imperial power.
