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Aureus - Severus Alexander AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Gold | 6.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Severus Alexander (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the military campaigns of Emperor Severus Alexander. It was a highly valued coin due to its gold content and was used to purchase goods and services from merchants and traders. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Aequitas on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to fairness and justice.
