Denarius - Severus Alexander PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| 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#279360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand over altar, and holding incense-box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander (222-235 AD) and features an image of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side. Pietas was a personification of the Roman virtue of piety and was often depicted as a woman offering a sacrifice or pouring a libation. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's devotion to the traditional Roman values and his commitment to maintaining the empire's religious traditions.
