Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P; Libertas
222 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and cornucopiae 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P COS P P; Libertas) (222) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Severus Alexander. This suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as the granting of freedom to a group of people or the establishment of a new province. The image of Libertas also highlights the importance of the concept of liberty in Roman culture and politics during this time period.
