Sestertius - Severus Alexander RESTITVT MON S C
| 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#279747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military attire, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVT MON S C
Translation:
Restitutor Monetae. Senatus Consultum.
Restorer of the mint. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander (RESTITVT MON S C) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a patera, a ritual offering dish, in her right hand and a snake in her left hand. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's focus on the well-being and health of its citizens during the reign of Severus Alexander.
