Æ25 - Severus Alexander TROA COL AVG (or COΛ X TROAϹ, sic)

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IssuerAlexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.80 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#3990
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIM AVΡ (or MAR AV) SEV (retrograde S) ALEXAND(ER)
(Translation: Emperor Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse descriptionAlexander the Grea (?) standing, left, wearing chlamys, holding sceptre and pater (?) over tripod, in front of cult statue of Apollo Smintheus standing on basis, right; above, eagle flying, right, holding bucranium in talons
Reverse script
Reverse letteringTROA COL AVG (or COΛ X TROAϹ, sic)
(Translation: the Augustan colony of the Troad)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID4323934120
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