Aureus - Severus Alexander MARS VLTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222-228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#158, OCRE#ric.4.sa.158
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
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MintageND (222-228)  - -
Catalog ID1669862710
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