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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#125, OCRE#ric.4.sa.125
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, 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 XIIII COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (235)  - -
Catalog ID5052719870
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