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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P III COS P P; Mars
224 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 224 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.13–3.17 g;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 a rare image of the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which makes it a unique and valuable addition to any collection of ancient Roman coins.
