Aureus - Severus Alexander PAX AVG, Pax

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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#167d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.167d
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 descriptionPax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
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MintageND (222-228)  - -
Catalog ID5832116520
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