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

€279,329.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#266d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.266d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CM AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, holding branch in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; in field, star.
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.)
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MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID4190796240
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