Denarius - Severus Alexander VIRTVS AVG; Virtus
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, draped, standing right, foot on helmet, holding sceptre in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (VIRTVS AVG; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
