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Æ26 - Severus Alexander Koinon of Macedonia
| Bronze | 10 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 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
God Zeus seated, facing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΜΑΚЄΔΟΝΩΝ ΝЄΩ
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. Despite being a Roman emperor, he was born in the province of Macedonia, which is now part of modern-day Greece. This coin was likely minted during his reign and circulated in the Roman province of Macedonia.
