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

€279,098.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#109d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.109d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander Aemilianus, the pious, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, nude except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P X COS III P P
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (231)  - -
Catalog ID1034339800
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