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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Severus Alexander PERPETVITATI AVG; Perpetuitas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-231 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Perpetuitas (or Securitas), draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand and leaning on column with left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PERPETVITATI AVG
Translation:
Perpetuitati Augusti.
To the perpetuity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Perpetuitas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, symbolizing the perpetuity of the Roman Empire.
