Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P IIIIII OS II P P; Pietas
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#279384 |
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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.