© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P
226 year| Gold | 6.4 g | 21 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 | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nymphaeum of Severus Alexander, in front semi-circular basin; in wings of buildings in three tiers, surmounted by standing figure, top and center tiers of two arches with statues, bottom tier decorated with dots; both sides seen in perspective, in center three arches with two statues in central arch, one in each side arch; on roof, facing quadriga with statuary on either side.
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
Mass varies: 6.37–6.5 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 with a distinctly Roman hairstyle, while the reverse 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 cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire during this time period.
