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

€278,987.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year223
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#25, OCRE#ric.4.sa.25
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (223)  - -
Catalog ID9446049610
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