© FOSILES
© FOSILES
Æ26 - Severus Alexander ΗΓ OYΜ ΤΕPΕΒΕΝΤEΙΝΟY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Umbrius Tereventinus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 9.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-229 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Greek
Lettering: HΓ OY M TEPEBENTINOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Translation: "Consular Legate Umbrius Tereventinus, Marcianopolis"
Edge
Plain
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 his relatively short reign, he made significant reforms to the Roman military and administration, and his coinage is considered to be an important part of his legacy. The coin , which was minted in Marcianopolis (modern-day Bulgaria), is a rare example of a bronze coin from his reign and is highly sought after by collectors.
