Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P; Libertas
222 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 222 |
| 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#278972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Severus Alexander 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 Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of freedom and prosperity under the rule of Severus Alexander.