Denarius - Severus Alexander IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.40 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#254c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.254c
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Alexnder Pius, August)
Reverse descriptionHope, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PVBLICA
(Translation: Hope of the people/state)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231-235)  - -
Catalog ID6041410210
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