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Æ27 - Severus Alexander YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis
Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
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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 |
Numista | N#299631 |
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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.