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

€279,095.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#108a, OCRE#ric.4.sa.108a
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield, resting on ground at side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P X COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231)  - -
Catalog ID5500405790
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