© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander INDVLGENTIA AVG; Spes
221 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (INDVLGENTIA AVG; Spes) (221) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Severus Alexander. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Spes may have been intended to convey a sense of optimism and resilience in the face of adversity.
