© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Severus Alexander VIRTVS AVGSTI S C; Romulus
| Bronze | 22.3 g | 31.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGSTI S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.34–27.87 g;Diameter varies: 30–33 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 Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the connection between the Roman Empire and its mythical origins.
