© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Octassaria - Severus Alexander Antioch
| Bronze | 17 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#179500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left on rock, river god Orontes swimming left below, ram leaping left and star above
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXIΩN MH KO
Δ ε
S C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Octassaria - Severus Alexander (Antioch) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of Emperor Severus Alexander, while the reverse (back) side depicts the goddess Tyche, who was revered in Antioch as a symbol of fortune and prosperity. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and local cultural symbols reflects the complex cultural exchange and political dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
