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Æ26 Koinon of Macedonia
| Bronze | 12.26 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Macedonia (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.26 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Rider wearing billowing coat on horse leaping right. Rider carrying spear at side.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KOINON MAKEΔONΩN NEΩ
Comment
Semi-autonomous coinage under Severus Alexander.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æ26 Koinon of Macedonia coin is that it features the image of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Trajan, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was exerting its influence over the region, and that the local population was adopting Roman cultural and religious practices.
