Sestertius - Severus Alexander PONTIFEX COS S C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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|---|---|
| Emperor |
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 222 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 279459 |
| References | RIC IV.2# 384 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1938. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.2. Macrinus – Pupienus (AD 217–238). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.sa.384Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, young, bare-headed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AVREL ALEXANDER CAES
Translation:
Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar.
Marcus Aurelius Alexander, Caesar.
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in quadriga, right, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIFEX COS S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, consul. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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