Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P; Mars
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#279329 |
|---|---|
| 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 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; Mars) (222) coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is unusual for coins of this era. Mars was not typically depicted on Roman coins, and it's believed that this image was included to commemorate Severus Alexander's military victories and his role as a military leader. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a deity other than the usual depictions of Jupiter, Juno, or Minerva.