Æ26 - Septimius Severus I O M H / COL HEL

Issuer Heliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Year 194
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.15 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.3#84881
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP L SEPT SEV PERT AVG
(Translation: Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus)
Reverse description Tyche turreted and radiate standing facing on a base, a crown in right hand and a cornucopia in left hand, between two small figures holding clubs (or torchs?); all below arched canopy held in place by two female figures standing on columns
Reverse script
Reverse lettering I O M H / COL HEL
(Translation: Jupiter of Heliopolis, the best and greatest; the colony of Heliopolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (194) - -
Numisquare ID 1667032490
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