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Tetrassarion - Severus Alexander ΕΠ ϹΤΡΑ ΕΥΤΥΧΟΥϹ ΓΛ ΑΙΓΑΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 18.05 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Aegae (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.05 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena standing facing, head left, holding patera over lighted altar and spear; behind, shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠ ϹΤΡΑ ΕΥΤΥΧΟΥϹ ΓΛ ΑΙΓΑΕΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Aurelius Eutyches Glau (strategos).
Interesting fact
The Tetrassarion coin featuring Severus Alexander (ΕΠ ϹΤΡΑ ΕΥΤΥΧΟΥϹ ΓΛ ΑΙΓΑΕΩΝ) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of a radiate crown and a scepter, symbolizes the emperor's role as the supreme ruler and divine leader of the empire. The coin's minting location, Aegae (Conventus of Smyrna), was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for coinage during that time. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.