© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Severus Alexander Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.79–4.4 g;Diameter varies: 19.6–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Severus Alexander, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD, but the coin was minted posthumously in 250-251 AD, more than 150 years after his death. This highlights the fact that the Roman Empire had a practice of issuing coins with the images of past emperors, even long after their deaths, as a way of honoring their legacy and reinforcing their authority.
