Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P IIIIII OS II P P; Pietas) (222-235) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P IIIIII OS II P P; Pietas) (222-235) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P IIIIII OS II P P; Pietas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
Value
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279384
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing over altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P IIIIII OS II P P

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which was a personification of piety and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of religious beliefs and values in ancient Roman culture.