Sestertius - Severus Alexander PROVIDENTIA AVG S C; Providentia
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 279818 |
| References | RIC IV.2# 645b 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.645bOnline Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus.
Translation: Supreme commander Aemilianus, the pious, emperor.
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG S C
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Providence of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 20.07–23.221 g;
Diameter varies: 28–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 28–32 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 (231-235) | |||||||||||||||
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