Æ20 - Severus Alexander SEP TVRO METROP COL PEMIC (sic), Δ

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight6.79 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8699
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AV SEV ALEXANDER AV
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse descriptionThree-quarter view of temple with four columns, right, with stairway; globe in pediment; below, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSEP TVRO METROP COL PEMIC (sic), Δ
(Translation: Septimian Tyre, metropolis, colony PEMIC D(?))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID3777059990
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