Aureus - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P, Jupiter

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.7 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#4, OCRE#ric.4.sa.4
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, larueate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP 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 description Jupiter, cloak behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222) - -
Numisquare ID 8542426250
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