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Æ18 - Severus Alexander AEL MVNI COELA
| Copper | 3.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Coela (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Galley prow, right; above, cornucopia
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEL MVNI COELA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin , the AEL MVNI COELA, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Most Roman coins depict emperors with clean-shaven faces, so this coin is an unusual representation of Severus Alexander's appearance.