Severus Alexander (AD 222–235) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC XF

Severus Alexander — Coinage of AD 222–235

This silver AR Denarius was issued for Severus Alexander during AD 222–235 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Severus Alexander
• Date: AD 222–235
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• NGC grade: XF — Extremely Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 40)

Historical Context

Severus Alexander became emperor in AD 222 after the fall of Elagabalus. Because he was young, his mother Julia Mamaea and a council of advisers exercised substantial influence over the government.

His reign faced renewed Sasanian pressure in the east and Germanic threats on the Rhine. Soldiers killed Severus and his mother in AD 235, an event often used to mark the beginning of the third-century crisis.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AR Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.