Roman Empire, Severus Alexander (222-235 AD), Sestertius

222-235 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Severus Alexander (222-235 AD), Sestertius
Roman Empire, Severus Alexander (222-235 AD), Sestertius
Roman Empire, Severus Alexander (222-235 AD), Sestertius
675.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code21-2316
Obverse: Laureate bust right with light drapery on left shoulder
Legend: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse: Annona standing left, holding corn-ears and anchor, modius at feet.
Legend: P M TR P VIIII COS III P P / S C

Diameter: 31,4 mm
Weight: 24,3 g

Extremely fine, smooth olive green patina with spots of cuprite
Sear 8000; RIC 520
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The sestertius was the large brass denomination of the Roman imperial coinage, usually weighing around 25–28 grams and measuring 30–35 mm in diameter. Its broad flan gave engravers ample space for some of the finest imperial portraits and most elaborate reverse designs in Roman numismatics.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Bronze
Country Roman Empire