Æ27 - Severus Alexander ΘΕΟΙ ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ

Issuer Hierapolis Bambyce (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.62 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8134
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ϹΕ(Β?)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse description Hadad and Atargatis seated facing on throne flanked by bulls and lions respectively; between them, shrine containing semeion; in the exergue, lion advancing, right
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΘΕΟΙ ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: gods of Syria, of the Hierapolitans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 4051064110
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