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Æ28 - Septimius Severus AΔΡIANOΠOΛITΩN
| Bronze | 12 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Hadrianopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, modius on head, holding rudder with right hand and cornucopia with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΔΡIANOΠOΛITΩN
Translation: [of] Hadrianopolis.
Interesting fact
The coin , the A Standard circulation coin Æ28 - Septimius Severus (AΔΡIANOΠOΛITΩN) (193-211) from Hadrianopolis (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 12 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Septimius Severus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. This coin is notable because it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Diana on the other, which was a common motif during Severus' reign. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 12g weight make it a significant artifact for historians and collectors studying the monetary systems of ancient Rome.
