© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS; Fortuna
222 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.447–4.07 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good fortune at the time of its minting. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 3.2 grams suggests that it may have been a widely used and valued coin during its time in circulation.
