As - Severus Alexander P M TR P VI COS II P P S C; Mars
227 year| Bronze | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 227 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VI COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.707–11.26 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Mars, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin holding a spear and a shield, while standing on a rocky outcropping. This representation of Mars is not commonly found on Roman coins, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.