Denarius - Severus Alexander MARS PROPVG; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing (?) right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS PROPVG
Translation:
Mars Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (MARS PROPVG; Mars) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign from 231-235 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Mars on the coin may have been a symbol of Alexander's military campaigns and victories, as Mars was often associated with war and conquest in Roman mythology. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency at the time.
