Æ23 - Severus Alexander ΜΗΤ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ

Issuer Carrhae (Mesopotamia)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.86 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#7890
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, left, holding decorated shield and raising hand, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α Ϲ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ (?)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse description Tyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears; at her feet, lighted altar; below, river god swimming, left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΜΗΤ ΚΟΛ ΚΑΡΡΗΝωΝ
(Translation: metropolis and colony of the Carrhaeans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 2065611630
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