© D. Friedman
© D. Friedman
Æ - Severus Alexander COLO PTOLE; Ptolemais
| Bronze | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemais (Syria Phoenice) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emperor on horseback, prancing left; caduceus before.
Lettering: COLO PTOLE
Translation: Colonia Ptolemais
Comment
BMC Phoenicia pg. 136, 44Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Severus Alexander, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. Despite being a Roman emperor, he was born in Syria Phoenice, which is now modern-day Lebanon, and this coin was minted in the city of Ptolemais, also located in Syria Phoenice. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome, and it highlights the diverse cultural influences that existed within the Roman Empire.