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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P
222 year| Gold | 6.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 222 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, in quadriga left, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (P M TR P COS P P) (222) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Severus Alexander wearing a radiate crown, which was a traditional Roman symbol of divinity, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse heritage of the Roman Empire during this time period.
