Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA AVG) (222-235) front Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA AVG) (222-235) back
Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA AVG) (222-235) photo

Denarius - Severus Alexander PROVIDENTIA AVG

 
Silver 3 g 19 mm
Description
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
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248853
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand and anchor in left hand; on ground, modius.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVG

Comment

Not listed in RIC. Hybrid denarius.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (PROVIDENTIA AVG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.