© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ27 - Severus Alexander YΠ T IOYΛ ΦHCTOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Tiberius Julius Festus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#299633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ T IOYΛ ΦHCTOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Translation: "(Consular Legate) Tiberius Julius Festus, Marcianopolis"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Severus Alexander, who was a Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. Despite his relatively short reign, he made significant reforms to the Roman military and administrative systems, and his coinage reflects the prosperity and stability of the empire during his rule.
