Marcianopolis Æ27 - Severus Alexander, 222 – 235
YΠ ΦIP ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Firmius Philopappus; Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ 27
Year
222 – 235
Ruler
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
(222–235)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ 27 from Marcianopolis. Issued from 222 to 235. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Σεβήρος Αλέξανδρος)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander".)
- Reverse
- Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. ("(Consular Legate) Firmius Philopappus, Marcianopolis")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222-235) | — |
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