© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Æ26 - Severus Alexander
| Bronze | 13 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 | 222-235 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Alexander the Great riding Bucephalus galloping right, his mantle floating behind him, holding couched spear
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Β ΝΕ(Ο)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Severus Alexander, who was the Roman Emperor at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Alexander's reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's power and influence in the region. Despite being made of bronze, which was a less valuable material than other metals used in coinage at the time, this coin still holds significant historical value and is highly sought after by collectors today.
