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Markianopolis AE26 Moushmov 722 of Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander AE26 of Markianopolis. Legate Umbrius Tereventinus. AVT K M AVP CEVH ALEXANDROC, laureate draped bust right / HG 8M TEREBENTINOV MARKIANOPOLI-T-WN, Hera standing left holding patera & scepter.

Lot No.2851. Fine with corrosion on area of reverse.

$ 35.

Severus Alexander was a serious minded emperor who was quite a relief for the empire after his cousin, Elagabalus, was removed in 222 AD. He served very respectably until 235 AD under the tutelege of his grandmother Julia Mamaea, until he was overthrown and killed by the forces of Maximinus Thrax.