© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Diassarion - Severus Alexander as Caesar
222 year| Bronze | 9.99 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Caesareia ad Libanum (Syria Phoenice) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 222 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.99 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#429326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Astarte standing front, wearing kalathos, holding long scepter in her right hand, being crowned by military figure standing to left behind her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL CESARIA LIBA
Comment
The reverse type is unknown in the coinage of Caesarea ad Libanum, yet the figures appear standing in a temple on several coins of Elagabalus and his Caesar. They likely represent a group of statues that were set up in the local temple of Astarte.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Severus Alexander as Caesar, who was only 13 years old when he was appointed as Caesar by his father, Emperor Septimius Severus, in 222 AD. Despite his young age, Severus Alexander played an important role in Roman politics and went on to become Emperor himself after his father's death. This coin, minted during his time as Caesar, provides a unique glimpse into the life and reign of this young Roman leader.