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Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P
226 year| Gold | 5.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 226 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a lighted tripod and holding a scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS II P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation
Comment
Mass varies: 5.62–6.65 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (P M TR P V COS II P P) (226) 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 in a classical Roman style, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory in a more Greek-inspired manner. This blending of artistic styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
