Æ26 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR SID
| Issuer | Sidon (Syria) |
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| Year | 222-235 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.26 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | VI#8564 |
| Obverse description | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
IMR (sic) CAE M AVR SEV ALEXANDR(O) (Translation: to Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) |
| Reverse description | Front view of temple with six columns with arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; to left, Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand; below, fenc (?) |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
COL AVR PIA METR SID (Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (222-235) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8125384030 |
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