Æ25 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR SIDO

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.84 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8562
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 Dionysus standing facing, head left, holding long thyrsus and cantharus over panther, left, looking back; to left, car of Astarte
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METR SIDO
(Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 2330220670
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