The silver denarius of Severus Alexander represents an important issue from the final years of the Severan dynasty, an era that maintained a degree of stability despite the political and economic challenges confronting the Roman Empire. Throughout his reign, Severus Alexander supported administrative reforms, more responsible management of imperial finances, and stronger relations with the Roman Senate. These policies contributed to a period of relative monetary consistency that stands apart from the considerable instability that emerged following his assassination in 235 AD. This Severus Alexander Denarius Coin is in Extremely Fine condition according to 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 Coin offered here comes in Extremely Fine condition. Coins with this grade have only light circulation wear found primarily on the highest points of the designs. Legends and devices remain sharp and clear at this grade.
The denarii of Severus Alexander circulated throughout a Roman Empire experiencing a measure of internal stability during much of his reign, allowing these silver coins to perform their monetary role across extensive commercial and trading networks. This relative consistency would become increasingly difficult for later emperors to maintain as political upheaval, military conflict, and economic pressures intensified during the Crisis of the Third Century.
The Roman Empire AR Denarius of Severus Alexander features portraits that trace the emperor’s changing appearance throughout his thirteen-year reign, developing from the youthful characteristics seen around the time of his accession to more mature depictions issued during the later years of his rule. Obverse portraits preserve many of the established artistic conventions associated with Severan coinage while also presenting increasingly individualized details of the emperor’s appearance. Reverse designs frequently feature the deity Mars, though surviving examples also demonstrate substantial variety, with personifications of imperial virtues, military imagery, religious figures, divine associations, and other established themes used by Roman authorities to communicate political values and messages throughout the empire.
If you have any questions when buying ancient silver, 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 an important issue from the final years of the Severan dynasty, an era that maintained a degree of stability despite the political and economic challenges confronting the Roman Empire. Throughout his reign, Severus Alexander supported administrative reforms, more responsible management of imperial finances, and stronger relations with the Roman Senate. These policies contributed to a period of relative monetary consistency that stands apart from the considerable instability that emerged following his assassination in 235 AD. This Severus Alexander Denarius Coin is in Extremely Fine condition according to 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 Coin offered here comes in Extremely Fine condition. Coins with this grade have only light circulation wear found primarily on the highest points of the designs. Legends and devices remain sharp and clear at this grade.
The denarii of Severus Alexander circulated throughout a Roman Empire experiencing a measure of internal stability during much of his reign, allowing these silver coins to perform their monetary role across extensive commercial and trading networks. This relative consistency would become increasingly difficult for later emperors to maintain as political upheaval, military conflict, and economic pressures intensified during the Crisis of the Third Century.
The Roman Empire AR Denarius of Severus Alexander features portraits that trace the emperor’s changing appearance throughout his thirteen-year reign, developing from the youthful characteristics seen around the time of his accession to more mature depictions issued during the later years of his rule. Obverse portraits preserve many of the established artistic conventions associated with Severan coinage while also presenting increasingly individualized details of the emperor’s appearance. Reverse designs frequently feature the deity Mars, though surviving examples also demonstrate substantial variety, with personifications of imperial virtues, military imagery, religious figures, divine associations, and other established themes used by Roman authorities to communicate political values and messages throughout the empire.
If you have any questions when buying ancient silver, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 or via email.