Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P II COS P P, Mars

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 223
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (1/2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
Weight 2 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#25, OCRE#ric.4.sa.25
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP 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 description Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P II COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (223) - -
Numisquare ID 9446049610
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