As - Severus Alexander PONTIF MAX TR P V COS II P P LIB AVG II; Liberalitas
226 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 226 |
| 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#279550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military attire, seated left on platform; behind, officer and soldier, standing left; in front, Liberalitas, standing left, citizen mounting steps.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P V COS II P P LIB AVG II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Liberalitas Augusti Secunda.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation, the second liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
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 Liberalitas, who is depicted standing and holding a libation bowl and a scepter. This image symbolizes the idea of liberty and the generosity of the Roman Empire.