Sestertius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C

Features

Issuer	Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor	Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	229
Value	Sestertius (⅛)
Currency	Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	20.7 g
Diameter	29.5 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 279601
References	RIC IV.2# 495 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.495 Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

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Obverse

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG

Unabridged legend: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus.

Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).

Reverse

Severus Alexander, togate, in quadriga, right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C

Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.

Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 17.59–23.43 g;
Diameter varies: 27.5–31.5 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (229)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109 Lot 32244	17 Aug 2023	AU (NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5)	USD 2160.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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