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Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P XI COS III P P; Sol
232 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 232 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XI COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh 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 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 may symbolize the Roman Empire's desire for peace and prosperity under the rule of Severus Alexander.
