Æ24 - Severus Alexander ΕΔΕϹϹΑΙΩΝ

Issuer Edessa (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.70 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#131
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥ Κ Μ (Α) ϹΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Roma goddess seated on throne, left, wearing helmet and holding Nike offering her a wreath; behind her, turreted Edessa standing, left, holding cornucopia and crowning her with wreath; at her feet, goat, right
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΕΔΕϹϹΑΙΩΝ
(Translation: of the Edessaeans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 2287877850
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