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RIC IV Severus Alexander 198

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Severus Alexander 198. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Severus Alexander. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right, with the legend IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude except cloak hanging behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend IOVI CONSERVATORI.

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Historical context

Severus Alexander was Roman emperor from 222 until 235 AD, becoming the last ruler of the Severan dynasty after succeeding his cousin Elagabalus. Assuming sole rule at the age of 13, his thirteen-year reign was the longest of a sole emperor since Antoninus Pius, ending with his assassination in March 235 AD.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius represents the standard Roman silver coin denomination, which had served from its introduction circa 211 BC until its gradual replacement under Gordian III. The coin carries the obverse legend "IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG" alongside a depiction of the emperor. The reverse features Jupiter holding a thunderbolt and sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Severus Alexander

Design

Obverse
Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak hanging behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSERVATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Severus Alexander 198
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSERVATORI
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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