Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P, Romulus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year230
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight6.1 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#103, OCRE#ric.4.sa.103, BMC RE#620, Calicó#3121
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeverus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIIII COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (230)  - -
Catalog ID2874726280
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