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

€279,099.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#110b, OCRE#ric.4.sa.110b
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped over left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Alexander Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, nude except cloak over left shoulder, walking left, holding whip in left hand.
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 ID8036004570
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