Æ24 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METRO SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.59 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8563
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMR (sic) CAE M AVR SEV ALEXANDER
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Dionysus standing facing, head left, holding long thyrsus and pouring wine from cantharus over serpent and running panther, left, looking back; to left, car of Astarte
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METRO SID
(Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 8063785260
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