Denarius - Severus Alexander VENVS VICTRIX, Venus

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222-235
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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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#309, OCRE#ric.4.sa.309
Obverse descriptionBust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and leaning on spear with left arm; at feet, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS VICTRIX
(Translation: Venus Victrix. Venus Victorious.)
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MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID3884464720
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