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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander PAX AETERNA AVG; Pax
| Silver | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA AVG
Translation:
Pax Aeterna Augusta.
Venerable eternal peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 0.87–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 15–20.66 mm;
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 the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which represents the idea of eternal peace. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's focus on maintaining peace and stability during the reign of Severus Alexander.
