Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P; Mars
228 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 228 |
| 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#279057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield, resting on ground at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P VII COS II P P; Mars) (228) coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Severus Alexander. This is because Mars was not typically associated with the emperor's personal cult, and it is believed that the inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a nod to the emperor's military campaigns and victories.
