As - Severus Alexander (PROFECTIO AVGVSTI S C) (222-231) front As - Severus Alexander (PROFECTIO AVGVSTI S C) (222-231) back
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As - Severus Alexander PROFECTIO AVGVSTI S C

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-231
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279741
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Severus Alexander, in military attire, on horseback, left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROFECTIO AVGVSTI S C

Unabridged legend: Profectiones Augusti. Senatus Consultum.

Translation: Departure of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Severus Alexander (PROFECTIO AVGVSTI S C) (222-231) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Severus Alexander on one side and the goddess Rome on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 222 to 231 AD, and it was used as a standard form of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Rome on the coin is a symbol of the empire's power and influence, while the image of Alexander serves as a reminder of the emperor's role as the leader of the Roman people.