Æ27 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METRO SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.48 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8569
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMR (sic) CAE M AVR SEV ALEXANDR (sic)
(Translation: to Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse description Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl on two supports; on the roof, four palm branches
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METRO SID
(Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 7268570060
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