As - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P S C, Providentia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year223
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.1 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#397, OCRE#ric.4.sa.397
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; leaning on column; at feet, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (223)  - -
Catalog ID8769869620
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