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Æ32 - Severus Alexander S P Q R, ΦΙΛΟΜΗΛΕΩΝ ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΥΜΟΝΟϹ
| Issuer | City of Philomelium (Conventus of Philomelium) |
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| Year | 222-235 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a large central circle or shield device occupying the majority of the field, likely bearing a monogram or abbreviated senatorial formula in the centre. Encircling this central motif is a broad raised band carrying the full Greek civic legend of Philomelium and the magistrate's name Strymon. The bold, evenly spaced lettering within the circular border is characteristic of civic bronze coinage from Phrygia under the Severan dynasty. |
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| Mintage | ND (222-235) |
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Philomelium, a Phrygian city on the road between Apameia and Iconium, held magistrate-issued bronze coinage as a point of civic pride throughout the Severan period. The name Στρύμων appearing in the legend identifies the issuing magistrate — a local official whose title and tenure are otherwise unattested, making this coin one of the few surviving records of his administration at all.