Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIII COS III P P, Annona

€279,068.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year229
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#94a, OCRE#ric.4.sa.94a
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; left foot on prow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIII COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (229)  - -
Catalog ID4859962550
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