Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Mars
234 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 234 |
| 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#279119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking left, holding a branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Mars) (234) coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Severus Alexander. This is because Mars was not typically associated with the emperor's divine ancestry, unlike other gods such as Jupiter and Apollo. The inclusion of Mars on the coin may suggest that Severus Alexander was trying to emphasize his military prowess and association with the god of war.
