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© ALAMIR
Æ20 - Severus Alexander ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΚΑΙCΑPI EΤ Η; Caesarea, Cappadocia
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-229 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#197875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Three ears of corn tied together
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΗΤ(Ρ)(Ο)(Π) ΚΑΙCΑ(Ρ)(Ι) EΤ Η
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ20 - Severus Alexander (ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΚΑΙCΑPI EΤ Η; Caesarea, Cappadocia) (228-229), is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a Greek inscription. The inscription on the coin, "ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΚΑΙCΑPI EΤ Η," stands for "Mētropolis kai Kapis et Hē," which means "Metropolis and Kapis and Hē" in Greek. This inscription refers to the city of Caesarea (Cappadocia), which was also known as Metropolis, and the surrounding region of Kapis, which was a administrative division of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of the Greek inscription on this coin highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
