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Diassarion - Severus Alexander ΠΕΛΤΗΝΩΝ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 7.92 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Peltae (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.92 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius standing facing, head right, resting hand on serpent staff.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛΤΗΝΩΝ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Diassarion - Severus Alexander (ΠΕΛΤΗΝΩΝ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ) (222-235) from Peltae (Conventus of Apamea) made of Bronze weighing 7.92 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design features the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Pelte on the other, which was a common motif during this period. The coin's weight and composition, made of bronze, also suggest that it was a widely circulating coin during its time.