Denarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P V COS II P P

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year226
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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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#57, OCRE#ric.4.sa.57
Obverse descriptionHead of Severus Alexander, larueate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeverus Alexander, in military attire, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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MintageND (226)  - -
Catalog ID7361356770
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