Severus Alexander Denarius, Salus (RIC IV 269)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 269

Ruler

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

223 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P II COS P P

Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 269 is a denarius of Severus Alexander (223 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 269?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 269 is a Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander (223 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 269.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 269?: The obverse depicts Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar with the inscription P M TR P II COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.