As - Severus Alexander VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#279775 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Severus Alexander coin is that it features the image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.