Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P, Pax

€279,053.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#80, OCRE#ric.4.sa.80
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 descriptionPax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (228)  - -
Catalog ID3781712540
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