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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P; Pax
228 year| Silver | 2.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 1.87–2.9 g;Diameter varies: 18.57–20.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is quite unusual for a denarius coin. Pax is depicted standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The inclusion of Pax on the coin may have been a nod to the emperor's efforts to promote peace and stability within the empire during his reign.
