Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P; Mars
223 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear reversed in 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 was a denomination of Roman currency that was introduced during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in the early 3rd century AD. The coin was made of gold and had a value of 1/50th of a Roman pound, or 1/20th of a gold solidus. The Quinarius was an important denomination during the Roman Empire, as it was used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and other officials. The coin featuring Severus Alexander (P M TR P II COS P P; Mars) was minted in Rome in 223 AD and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
