As - Severus Alexander SPES PVBLICA; Victory and Spes
| Bronze | 12.4 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, laureate, standing right, holding spear in right hand and receiving a figure of Victory from Spes; behind, two soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory (Spes) on the reverse, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and the idea of hope (spes) for a prosperous future.
