Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P
226 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 226 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, in quadriga left, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth 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 the Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P V COS II P P) (226) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor Severus Alexander with a distinctly Roman-style haircut and beard, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which is a common motif in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
