Denarius - Severus Alexander PIETAS MILITVM; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| 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#279184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing, resting right hand on standard; behind, another standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS MILITVM
Translation:
Pietas Militum.
Piety of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (PIETAS MILITVM; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its 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.
