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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ38 - Severus Alexander ΕΠ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΜΗΤΡΩΝΑΚΤΟϹ ΑϹϹΙΩΝ
| Bronze | 30.10 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Assus (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30.10 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter standing, right, holding basket with ears of corn.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΜΗΤΡΩΝΑΚΤΟϹ ΑϹϹΙΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Aurelius Metronax (strategos)
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ38 Severus Alexander, is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. The beard is a distinctive feature of the coin and sets it apart from other coins of the time, which typically depicted clean-shaven emperors. The beard on this coin is believed to symbolize the emperor's wisdom and authority.