As - Severus Alexander (P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C; Libertas) (229) front As - Severus Alexander (P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C; Libertas) (229) back
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As - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C; Libertas

229 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
229
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279599
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P VIII COS III P P S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse side, which symbolizes freedom and was an important value in ancient Roman culture.