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Æ29 - Septimius Severus ΑΛΑΒΑΝΔΕΩΝ
| Issuer | Alabanda (Conventus of Alabanda) |
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| Year | 193-211 |
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| Diameter | 29 mm |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus facing right, depicted from behind, conveying a three-quarter rear perspective characteristic of certain provincial issues. The emperor's features are rendered in the standard Severan portrait style. The obverse legend encircles the bust in Greek characters, identifying the emperor by his imperial titulature. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | Athena depicted standing, facing front with head turned to the left, clad in full divine panoply. She holds an inverted spear in one hand and extends a patera in the other, with a large round shield resting at her feet. The composition reflects the civic pride of Alabanda, where Athena served as a prominent protective deity. The reverse legend in Greek script arcs around the design, naming the issuing community. |
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