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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ27 - Severus Alexander ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ ΚΑΙCΑΡΙ EΤΟ Γ
| Bronze | 12.88 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 223-224 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.88 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#200782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Temple with two columns, enclosing agalma of Mt. Argaeus (with crescent and star above); globe or star in pediment.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΗΤΡΟ(Π)(Ο) ΚΑΙ(C)(Α)(ΡΙ)
EΤ(Ο) Γ
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ27 - Severus Alexander (ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ ΚΑΙCΑΡΙ EΤΟ Γ) (223-224) from Caesarea (Cappadocia) made of Bronze weighing 12.88 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. This coin is particularly interesting because it features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other, which was a common motif on coins issued during his reign. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-denomination coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
