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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C; Victory and Virtus
230 year| Bronze | 10.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 230 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand, crowned by Victory, behind; in front, Virtus, standing; on left, shield inscribed, VOT X, placed on low column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.771–13.36 g;Diameter varies: 25–26 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 the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, and the Roman virtue Virtus on the other. This symbolizes the dual nature of the Roman Empire's ideology, which valued both military power and moral integrity.
