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Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P
230 year| Silver | 3.01 g | 20.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 230 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth 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 Emperor Severus Alexander, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. Despite his achievements, his reign was cut short when he was assassinated by his own soldiers in 235 AD. This coin, minted in 230 AD, is a rare surviving example of the currency used during his reign.
