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

€278,958.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#5c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.5c
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionJupiter, cloak behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP 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
MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID5216224540
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