Æ - Severus Alexander

€371,272.00
IssuerCaesarea Maritima
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition(copper alloy)
Weight9 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VI#8842, SNG ANS 6#808, Rosenberger II#99, Kadman II#96
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Severus Alexander facing right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIM CA SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Supreme leader (Imperator) Caesar Severus Alexander the venerable (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing right, head turned left, with spread wings, supporting wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC I F AV F C CAE METROPOL SPQR
(Translation: Metropolitan Caesarea, the happy and harmonious first Flavian Augustan colonia. The Senate and the Roman people.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID5597314400
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