Æ32 - Severus Alexander

€374,541.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight23 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VI#8091, BMC Greek#484 var., Butcher#493a, McAlee#845c var.
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Severus Alexander, facing right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAVT KAI MAΡ AV ϹЄ AΛEXANΔΡOϹ ϹEB
(Translation: Emperor (Autokrator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, the venerable (Sebastos).)
Reverse descriptionTurreted and draped bust of goddess Tyche of the City facing right. Ram leaping right, looking back, above crown.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟXЄΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ Δ Є S C
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID2631234670
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