Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VI COS II P P, Annona

€279,037.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year227
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#65, OCRE#ric.4.sa.65
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 descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VI COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (227)  - -
Catalog ID9007605710
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