Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VIIII COS III P P

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year230
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#105a, OCRE#ric.4.sa.105a
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 descriptionSeverus Alexander, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIIII COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (230)  - -
Catalog ID8247374550
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