Æ28 - Severus Alexander ΘΕΑϹ ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ

Issuer Hierapolis Bambyce (Syria)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.75 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8127
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse description Atargatis seated on lion advancing, left, wearing kalathos, holding tympanum and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΘΕΑϹ ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: of the Goddess Syria, of the Hierapolitans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 8371466050
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