Denarius - Severus Alexander PAX AETERNA AVG, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222-228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#165d, OCRE#ric.4.sa.165d
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AETERNA AVG
(Translation: Pax Aeterna Augusta. Venerable eternal peace.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-228)  - -
Catalog ID5001957340
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