© 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; Mars
222 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding branch in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; 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
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P COS; Mars) (222) coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side. This depiction of Mars is unique among Roman coins, as he is typically depicted holding a spear and shield, rather than the more common image of him standing triumphantly over a defeated enemy. This coin's representation of Mars may have been intended to highlight the military prowess and victories of the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander.
