Æ28 - Severus Alexander ΑΝΑΖ (Ρ) ΕΝΔΟΞΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟ (ΟΛ) Α Μ Κ Γ Β (sometimes retrograde)

€2.00
IssuerAnazarbus (Cilicia)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight13.89 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#7410
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α(Υ) Ϲ(Ε) ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse descriptionNike standing on globe, left, holding trophy and wreath
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΑΖΑ(Ρ) ΕΝΔΟΞΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠ(ΟΛ) Α Μ Κ Γ Β (sometimes retrograde)
(Translation: of glorious Anazarbus, metropolis of the first, greatest, most beautiful, (of) 3 (the eparchies), twice (neocorate))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID4285168410
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