The silver denarius of Severus Alexander represents a significant coin from the final period of the Severan dynasty, an era that maintained a measure of stability despite the political and administrative challenges confronting the Roman Empire. Throughout his reign, Severus Alexander worked toward administrative reform, responsible management of imperial finances, and stronger relations with the Roman Senate. These policies helped support a period of relative monetary consistency that stood in clear contrast to the growing instability that emerged after the emperor’s assassination in 235 AD. This AR Denarius earned an impressive About Uncirculated grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, Roman Empire Severus Alexander AR Denarius Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each Roman Empire Severus Alexander AR Denarius offered here comes in About Uncirculated condition. Ancient coins with this AU grade have their original brilliance present throughout most of the field, with only minuscule traces of friction or wear on the highest relief points. The original design details are sharp and easily discernible on the fields of the coin.
The Roman military during the reign of Severus Alexander remained a powerful fighting institution, although its internal discipline and loyalty to imperial authority were becoming increasingly dependent on military pay, favorable treatment, and the avoidance of difficult or extended campaigns. Roman soldiers had also developed a growing awareness of the political influence exercised by the army in determining who occupied the imperial throne. This increasingly important role as imperial kingmakers created significant challenges for Severus Alexander, whose comparatively conciliatory approach toward military leadership ultimately proved insufficient to maintain the loyalty of his troops, contributing to the fatal mutiny of 235 AD.
The Roman Empire AR Denarius of Severus Alexander presents portraits that trace changes in the emperor’s appearance throughout his thirteen-year reign, beginning with the youthful characteristics seen around the time of his accession and developing into more mature depictions during the later years of his rule. Reverse designs frequently feature the deity Mars, though surviving examples also offer considerable variety through personifications of imperial virtues, military imagery, religious figures, divine subjects, and other traditional themes employed by Roman authorities to express political values and communicate messages throughout the empire.
If you have any questions about ancient silver for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 or via email.
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The silver denarius of Severus Alexander represents a significant coin from the final period of the Severan dynasty, an era that maintained a measure of stability despite the political and administrative challenges confronting the Roman Empire. Throughout his reign, Severus Alexander worked toward administrative reform, responsible management of imperial finances, and stronger relations with the Roman Senate. These policies helped support a period of relative monetary consistency that stood in clear contrast to the growing instability that emerged after the emperor’s assassination in 235 AD. This AR Denarius earned an impressive About Uncirculated grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, Roman Empire Severus Alexander AR Denarius Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each Roman Empire Severus Alexander AR Denarius offered here comes in About Uncirculated condition. Ancient coins with this AU grade have their original brilliance present throughout most of the field, with only minuscule traces of friction or wear on the highest relief points. The original design details are sharp and easily discernible on the fields of the coin.
The Roman military during the reign of Severus Alexander remained a powerful fighting institution, although its internal discipline and loyalty to imperial authority were becoming increasingly dependent on military pay, favorable treatment, and the avoidance of difficult or extended campaigns. Roman soldiers had also developed a growing awareness of the political influence exercised by the army in determining who occupied the imperial throne. This increasingly important role as imperial kingmakers created significant challenges for Severus Alexander, whose comparatively conciliatory approach toward military leadership ultimately proved insufficient to maintain the loyalty of his troops, contributing to the fatal mutiny of 235 AD.
The Roman Empire AR Denarius of Severus Alexander presents portraits that trace changes in the emperor’s appearance throughout his thirteen-year reign, beginning with the youthful characteristics seen around the time of his accession and developing into more mature depictions during the later years of his rule. Reverse designs frequently feature the deity Mars, though surviving examples also offer considerable variety through personifications of imperial virtues, military imagery, religious figures, divine subjects, and other traditional themes employed by Roman authorities to express political values and communicate messages throughout the empire.
If you have any questions about ancient silver for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 or via email.