Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS III P P; Virtus
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#279063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, walking, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the third 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 Virtus on the reverse, which represents the personification of virtue and moral excellence. This highlights the importance of virtue and ethical values in Roman culture and society during the time of Severus Alexander's reign.
