Quinarius - Severus Alexander P M TR P VII COS II P P

€279,061.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#87, OCRE#ric.4.sa.87
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, laureate, walking right, holding spear in right hand and club in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (228)  - -
Catalog ID7873371750
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