SEVERUS ALEXANDER silver denarius (231-235 AD)

• SEVERUS ALEXANDER silver denarius (231-235 AD)
• Obverse : IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
• Reverse : SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt.
• Rome mint
• 2,76 g.
• RIC IV, 2, 254.

Severus Alexander denarius

Discover this silver denarius of Severus Alexander, struck between 231 and 235 AD. The obverse features a laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor, under the title “IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG”.

The reverse depicts the goddess Spes advancing to the left, holding a flower and lifting her robe, symbolizing hope and renewal. Weighing 2.76 grams and originating from the Rome mint, this coin is an excellent example of Roman numismatics, illustrating the art and beliefs of the period.

Roman coins

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