Cappadocia, Caesarea, Severus Alexander, AE Year 6 = 226/7 AD – Ears of Grain

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Roman Provincial, Cappadocia, Caesarea, Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD, AE (bronze, 6g, 21mm), Year 6 = 226/7 AD
Obv:Ā  AY K CEOY AĪ›EĪžAN; laureate head to right
Rev: MHTP-O K-AIC; three ears of grain bound together; Š„T-Ļš (date) across lower fields
Ref: BMC 318-319; RPC VI, 6831 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF
Note: Severus Alexander, born Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, ruled as Roman Emperor from AD 222 to 235. He ascended to the throne after the assassination of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was one of the last emperors of the Severan dynasty. His reign was marked by attempts to restore stability to the empire through reforms and a return to traditional Roman values. This coin was minted in Caesarea, the capital of Cappadocia, a significant Roman province in Asia Minor, during the sixth year of his reign, corresponding to AD 226/7. This coin from Caesarea is notable for its combination of imperial and provincial elements. The obverse with the emperor’s portrait and titles underscores the connection to Rome and the centralized power of the emperor. The reverse, with its agricultural motif, reflects local significance and the economic foundation of the region. Coins like this served not only as currency but also as tools for disseminating imperial imagery and promoting loyalty among the provinces.

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