Cappadocia, Caesarea-Eusebia, Severus Alexander, AE Bronze, 222-235 AD – Grain Ears

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Description

 

Roman Provincial, Cappadocia,Ā  Caesarea-Eusebia Mint, Severus Alexander, AE (bronze, 5.1g, 19.7mm)
Obv: Ī‘Ī„ Īš Ļ¹Š„ĪŸĪ„ Ī‘Ī›Š„ĪžĪ‘Ī, laureate head of Severus Alexander right
Rev: MHT – P – Īš – Ī‘Ī™CA, three grain ears
Ref: RPC 6848 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: This bronze coin from the Cappadocian city of Caesarea-Eusebia features the laureate head of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, who reigned from AD 222 to 235. The obverse shows him with a slight drapery, symbolizing his status and authority. The reverse depicts three grain ears, a common motif representing fertility, abundance, and the agrarian prosperity of the region. Severus Alexander’s reign was marked by relative peace and efforts at administrative reform, making his coins significant for collectors interested in the late Severan dynasty. This particular coin’s imagery emphasizes the emperor’s role in ensuring the welfare and prosperity of his empire.