Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P COS P P

€278,978.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#17, OCRE#ric.4.sa.17
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 descriptionSeverus Alexander, laureate, togate, in quadriga left, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped 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 ID3972968330
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