© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C; Pax
223 year| Bronze | 21.7 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 | 223 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.15–24.64 g;Diameter varies: 28.5–31 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 goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is fitting since the name Severus Alexander means "defender of the people" and "peaceful ruler." This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Pax on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's efforts to maintain peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
