© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Severus Alexander Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–4.32 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 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 a posthumous image of Severus Alexander, who was the Roman Emperor from 222 to 235 AD. Despite his assassination at a young age, his legacy lived on through the many reforms and military campaigns he implemented during his reign. The coin's design, including the image of Alexander and the inscription "CONSECRATIO," reflects the cultural and political significance of his rule.
