Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P V COS II P P) (226) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P V COS II P P) (226) back
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Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P

226 year
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279028
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Severus Alexander, in military attire, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy 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 imagery. On one side, the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, while the other side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.