Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P
226 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279026 |
|---|---|
| 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 V COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor Severus Alexander in a classical Roman style, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which is a common motif in Greek art. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean world.
