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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander PIETAS AVG
221 year| Silver | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lituus, knife, vase, simpulum and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.7–2.99 g;Diameter varies: 16–19.5 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 (PIETAS AVG) (221) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of Emperor Severus Alexander to promote them during his reign.
