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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Severus Alexander MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Gold | 6.9 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (MARTI PACIFERO; Mars) coin is that it features the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Severan dynasty. Mars was considered a symbol of military power and strength, and his depiction on the coin may have been intended to emphasize the military prowess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander.
