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RIC IV Severus Alexander 156

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Severus Alexander 156. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Severus Alexander. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG.

The reverse shows libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend LIBERTAS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius represents the standard Roman silver denomination, which remained in regular circulation until its gradual replacement during the reign of Gordian III. The coin features the obverse legend "IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG" surrounding the emperor's portrait, paired with a reverse depicting Libertas holding a pileus and cornucopiae, inscribed with the legend "LIBERTAS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Severus Alexander

Design

Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend
LIBERTAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Severus Alexander 156
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend to match
LIBERTAS AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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