Æ25 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR (P) SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.27 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8558
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMR (sic) CAE M AVR (or MAR, sic) SEV ALEXANDR
(Translation: to Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Atargatis seated on lion leaping, right, holding long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METRO(P) SID
(Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 8341340000
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