Sestertius - Severus Alexander VIRTVS AVGSTI S C; Virtus
| Bronze | 22.7 g | - |
| 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 | 22.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, draped, standing right, holding inverted spear in right hand and leaning on shield with 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: 19.95–25.37 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Severus Alexander coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus (VIRTVS AVGSTI S C) on one side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
