Sestertius - Severus Alexander PAX AVG S C; Pax
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Severus Alexander and the goddess Pax, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, including wars with Persia and barbarian invasions, the coinage of Severus Alexander's reign is notable for its high quality and artistic excellence. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of the emperor and a depiction of Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.