Denarius - Severus Alexander VICTORIA AVGVSTI; 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#279253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, foot on helmet; writing VOT X on shield fastened to palm-tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
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 AVGVSTI; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor Severus Alexander with a distinctly Roman-style haircut and beard, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a trophy and palm branch, which are common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
