Æ25 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA MET SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.34 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8553
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 Agonistic crown and palm branch on a draped table; below, vase and five apples; above, serpent-staff of Asclepius
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA MET SID
(Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 4635774810
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