Æ20 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.07 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8578
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP? CAE M AVR SEV ALEXADR (sic)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Cadmus standing, left, looking back, placing foot on galley prow, left, holding sword and raising hand
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METR SID
(Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 6100592340
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