Æ26 - Elagabalus SEP TVRO (sic) CO (O)

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight8.44 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8686
Obverse descriptionBare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringM AV ALEXANDER CAES S(E)(B)
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAstarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; at her feet, to left, small Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand; to right, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSEP TVRO (sic) COL(O)
(Translation: Septimian Tyre, colony)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID9766019960
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