Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P XII COS III P P; Sol
233 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 233 |
| 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#279112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Severus Alexander coin has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. Despite being minted during a time of economic hardship and military challenges, the coin still maintained its high gold content and intricate design, showcasing the Empire's continued commitment to the quality of its currency.