Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P

€279,024.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year226
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#54, OCRE#ric.4.sa.54, BMC RE#372, Calicó#3107, Cohen#288
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionSeverus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a lighted tripod and holding a scroll in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS II P P
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (226)  - -
Catalog ID1719159000
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