Æ24 - Severus Alexander ΠΡΩΤ ΠΟΝΤ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΘΥ ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΕ

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IssuerNicomedia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight4.72 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#3395
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΜ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥΗ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse descriptionDemeter seated on roc (?), left, holding torch and ears of corn
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΠΡΩΤ ΠΟΝΤ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΘΥ ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΕ
(Translation: first (city) of Pontus and Bithynia, Nicomedia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID2834220930
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