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augustus1 Pillar of the Community United States 549 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 7:54 pm PROFECTIO is an uncommon type that refers to "departure" for war. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius. Departing in 231 for a Persian war. Sestertius. 30 mm. 21.68 g. Lovely green patina. IMP SEVERVS ALEXANDER AVG PROFECTIO AVGVS-TI Emperor with spear on horseback right, led by Victory bearing wreath. SC below. RIC 596. Sear II 8012. The symbolism of the reverse is clear. The emperor is going off to war, led by Victory. In 227 the Parthians were overthrown by Ardeshir, the first Sasanian King. In 230 he invaded Roman territory across the Euphrates river. Attempts to negotiate peace failed and Rome went to war (see this type). In 232 some Roman territory was regained and although not decisive, a victory could be claimed. I just posted a web site on PROFECTIO coins. http://augustuscoins.com/ed/PROFECTIO/ Near the end it discusses other coins related to travel. I wonder if you can think of other Roman types associated with travel? (Let's avoid Hadrian's well-known "travel series.") Can you show us other (not Hadrian) travel types? Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 8:23 pm Marvelous example. I always love the mounted warrior reverse types. I need one of those Thanks for the history, too. It's so much more enjoyable when a direct connection can be made with the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 8:43 pm Excellent, I like how Victory is leading the way. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34426 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 8:49 pm Very nice coin! With regard to other Roman coins that also reference travel, how about the legionary denarii? e.g. http://goccf.com/t/116863 "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 9:46 pm Nice big bronze with a great reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
jskirwin Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 01/20/2018 10:15 pm Quote: Excellent, I like how Victory is leading the way. Me too. The reverse really shows movement because of that added motif. The coin portrays it well too. I wasn't aware of the Profectio coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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