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Denarius - Severus Alexander VIRTVS AVG
| 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#279264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military dress, standing left, foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.665–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (VIRTVS AVG) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse depicts the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the emperor's military victories. The coin's silver content and weight of 3 grams made it a valuable and widely used currency during its time.
