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Roman limes denarius coin of Severus Alexander, minted in 222-228 AD.
Of uncertain status are thousands (millions?) of surviving bronze coins of the Severan era that copy silver denarii. Some examples still bear traces of a very thin silver wash... Termed Limes (Lim-ace) or coins of the borders, these may be another example of coins of necessity. They may also be officially sanctioned issues for use in regions where political unrest made it hazardous to ship large amounts of silver. These low value issues could have served troops on the front and been redeemable for good coinage when they returned to the stable regions.
ID# 537p
MINT: Rome
MINT: Rome
OBVERSE; IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG
- Laureate and draped bust right.
REVERSE; AEQVITAS AVG
- Aequitas standing left, with scales & cornucopia.
REFERENCE: RIC 127