Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P; Salus
223 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 223 |
| 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#279332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P II COS P P; Salus) (223) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Salus was the goddess of safety, security, and well-being, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the emperor's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman people. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that highlights the importance of the emperor's role in ensuring the safety and prosperity of the empire.