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Æ16 - Severus Alexander ANTIOCH COL
Bronze | 2.32 g | 16.5 mm |
Issuer | Antioch of Pisidia (Galatia) |
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Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 222-235 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.32 g |
Diameter | 16.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#412575 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing right, suckling Romulus and Remus,
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTIOCH COL
Interesting 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. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the emperor's importance and the influence of Roman culture in the region where it was minted, Antioch of Pisidia (now in modern-day Turkey).