Æ27 - Severus Alexander (YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis) (222-235) front Æ27 - Severus Alexander (YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis) (222-235) back
Æ27 - Severus Alexander (YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis) (222-235) photo
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Æ27 - Severus Alexander YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis

 
Bronze 10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-235
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#299631
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.

Script: Greek

Lettering: YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN

Translation: "(Consular Legate) Firmius Philopappus, Marcianopolis"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of symbols and letters that provide insight into the political and cultural context of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Severus Alexander, while the reverse side bears the image of a mythological figure, likely Mars, the Roman god of war. The coin's inscription also includes the name of the consular legate, Firmius Philopappus, who was responsible for minting the coin in Marcianopolis, a city located in the province of Moesia Inferior. The use of both Latin and Greek letters and symbols on the coin highlights the cultural diversity of the Roman Empire at the time.