Quinarius - 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 Silver Quinarius (1/4)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.6 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#22, OCRE#ric.4.sa.22
Obverse description Bust of Severus Alexander, larueate, draped, cuirassed, 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 standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear reversed 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 7837337820
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