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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year229
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#92, OCRE#ric.4.sa.92
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, larueate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
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.)
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Mint
MintageND (229)  - -
Catalog ID2858459030
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