Æ - Severus Alexander (Wolf; COL ALEXAN TROA) (222-235) front Æ - Severus Alexander (Wolf; COL ALEXAN TROA) (222-235) back
Æ - Severus Alexander (Wolf; COL ALEXAN TROA) (222-235) photo
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Æ - Severus Alexander Wolf; COL ALEXAN TROA

 
Bronze 2.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#137996
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Wolf & twins left

Script: Latin

Lettering: COL ALEXAN TROA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a wolf on one side, which was a symbol of the Roman god Lupercus, who was associated with fertility and protection.