Denarius - Severus Alexander MARS VLTOR, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year231-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#248c, OCRE#ric.4.sa.248c
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield with standard resting in bend of right arm, and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
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Mint
MintageND (231-235)  - -
Catalog ID4251607300
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