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Æ23 - Septimius Severus COL AVG TROAD
| Uitgever | Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 193-211 |
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| Waarde | Log in om details te zien |
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| Gewicht | 6.43 g |
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| Dikte | Log in om details te zien |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The Genius of the colony stands erect facing left, rendered in a dignified, static pose characteristic of Severan provincial civic iconography. In the right hand the figure holds a patera extended over a low altar, symbolising sacrificial piety, while the left arm cradles a cornucopia overflowing with fruits, representing abundance and prosperity. The colonial legend is disposed around the field, identifying the issuing authority of the Roman colony. The flan is irregular and the relief somewhat flat, consistent with provincial hammered bronze production. |
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| Rand | Plain |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Alexandria Troas, a Roman colony in the Troad founded under Augustus, held the rare privilege of issuing autonomous bronze coinage long after most eastern mints had been absorbed into imperial monetary administration. Septimius Severus confirmed and likely reinforced the city's colonial status during his reign, partly as reward for loyalty — his rival Pescennius Niger drew heavy support from the eastern provinces, making pro-Severan cities worth cultivating.
The COL AVG formula in the legend is an explicit assertion of Augustan foundation rights, a point of civic pride this mint pressed consistently across decades.