© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Severus Alexander VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, foot on helmet; writing VOT X on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.64–3.22 g;Diameter varies: 17.82–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman supremacy was a way for the empire to assert its authority and legitimacy, and it was a powerful propaganda tool for promoting Roman ideals and values.
