Name: Alexander severus denarius revers SALVS PVBLICA
SKU: Cohen.530 / Sear.7925 / RIC.178
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Alexander severus denarius revers SALVS PVBLICA

40,00 €

Availability: In stock

SKU: Cohen.530 / Sear.7925 / RIC.178 Categories: Ancient, Roman Empire

N° Numismeo : #7812Référence : Cohen.530 / Sear.7925 / RIC.178Personnage : Alexandre Severe (222 - 234)

Weight	2,83
Diameter	19
Metal	Silver
Condition	Fine
Mint Year	222
Mint	Rome
Obverse description	Laureate bust draped and cuirassed on the right
Obverse legend	IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse description	Health seated on the left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar
Reverse legend	SALVS PVBLICA

Silver denarius of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander, struck in 222 in Rome. SALVS PVBLICA is a propagandistic formula meant to emphasize that the new emperor acts for the welfare and security of Rome and its citizens.