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Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P X COS III P P; Sol
231 year| Silver | 2.1 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 | 231 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except cloak over left shoulder, walking left, holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery on its reverse side. The coin bears the image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse side features a depiction of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, standing on a globe and holding an olive branch. This combination of solar and peaceful imagery suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a significant event or achievement during Severus Alexander's reign, such as a military victory or the establishment of peace in a newly conquered territory.
