Quinarius - Severus Alexander MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Severus Alexander and the god Mars (MARTI PACIFERO) was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent throughout Alexander's reign, with the exception of a few variations in the emperor's portrait and the use of different mint marks. This suggests that the Roman mint was able to maintain a high level of production and consistency even during times of crisis.