Denarius - Severus Alexander VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, placing right hand on trophy, by which sits a captive and holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Severus Alexander with a distinctive "forked" beard, which is not seen on any other Roman coinage. This unusual design feature has sparked interest and debate among numismatists and historians, with some speculating that it may have been added to symbolize the emperor's role as a divine mediator between the gods and humanity.
