Roman silver coin struck under Severus Alexander. The obverse bears the portrait of the emperor, and the reverse shows the emperor in the guise of Romulus, advancing with a spear.
This association of the emperor with Romulus, the legendary founder of the city of Rome, reflects Severus Alexander’s intention to return to tradition and to present himself as a moderate ruler and restorer of order, in marked contrast with his predecessor, Elagabalus.
Reference : RIC IVb 85
Issuing authority : Severus Alexander
Type : Denarius
Date : AD 228
Mint : Rome
Metal : Silver
Diameter : 18 mm
Weight : 3.06 g
Obverse legend : IMP SEV ALEXAND
Obverse description : Laureate head toright
Reverse legend : P M TR P VII COS II P P
Reverse description : Emperor as Romulus, advancing to right, holding transverse spear with right hand and trophy with left.
Condition : Very Fine
Note : Minor edge break
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