Rome Roman provinces Asia Pergamum, Conventus of Poroselene
Æ39 - Severus Alexander (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ) (222-235) front Æ39 - Severus Alexander (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ) (222-235) back
Æ39 - Severus Alexander (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ) (222-235) photo
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Æ39 - Severus Alexander (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ) (222-235) front Æ39 - Severus Alexander (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ) (222-235) back
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Æ39 - Severus Alexander ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ

 
Bronze 30.87 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
 Poroselene (Conventus of Pergamum)
Emperor
 Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 222-235
Currency
 Drachm
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 30.87 g
Diameter
 38 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#411736
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Homonoia standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding patera and cornucopia.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ΚΑϹΚΕΛΙΟΥ ΠΩΡΟϹΕΛΗΝΕΙΤΩΝ

Comment

Magistrate of Aurelius Kaskelios (strategos).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Severus Alexander, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the emperor's image and the ideals of the Roman Empire during his reign.