As - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P S C; Victory
231 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 231 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#279639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Severus Alexander. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and its dominance over other nations. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the emperor's image as a powerful and victorious leader.
