Æ26 - Septimius Severus ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΙϹΑΥΡΩΝ

Issuer Isaura (Cilicia)
Year 193-211
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.36 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.3#85699
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, right, seen from front, with gorgoneion and balteus on cuirass
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse description Lycaon (?), laureate and in military dress, advancing right, holding sceptre and receiving tablet from Apollo standing left, holding laurel branch; between, wolf seated left, head right, carrying human hand in its mouth; below, altar
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΙϹΑΥΡΩΝ
(Translation: metropolis of the Isaurians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (193-211) - -
Numisquare ID 9126606240
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