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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P; Jupiter
222 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 19.5 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Jupiter, cloak behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.42–3.73 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the worship of Jupiter and wanted to highlight his association with the emperor, Severus Alexander. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 2.9 grams also speak to the value and craftsmanship that went into its production.
