Code: 13135
This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander, minted at Rome in 227 AD
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, emperor (Augustus)." Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right.
Reverse: P M TR P VI COS II P P "High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation." Pax, draped, running left, holding olive branch in right hand and
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 222 - 235 AD (minted at Rome in 227 AD)
SIZE: 19mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.71 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV, Part II, 67. RIC IV.2# 67, OCRE# ric.4.sa.67
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a Private collection in London
