Æ25 - Severus Alexander ΚΑΡ ΚΟ ΜΗ ΜΕϹϹΟΠ Λ (sic)

Issuer Carrhae (Mesopotamia)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.57 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#7879
Obverse description Radiate and draped bust of Severus Alexander, left, holding decorated shield and raising hand, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α ϹΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Tyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears; at her feet, lighted altar; below, river god swimming, left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΑΡ ΚΟ ΜΗ ΜΕϹϹΟΠ Λ (sic)
(Translation: Carrhae, colony, metropolis of Mesopotamia, L(?))
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 2922106770
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