Denarius - Severus Alexander INDVLGENTIA AVG; Spes
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 278955 |
| References | RIC IV.2# 2 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1938. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.2. Macrinus – Pupienus (AD 217–238). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.sa.2Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, bare-headed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AVR ALEXANDER CAES
Translation: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar.
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 2.59–3.37 g;
Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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