Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P; Fortuna
223 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 223 |
| 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#278993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on globe with right hand and sceptre with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, 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 features an image of the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Severus Alexander was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire during this time.
