Æ31 - Severus Alexander N TR ALEXANDRIANAE COL BOSTR

Issuer Bostra (Arabia)
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.77 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9336
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M AVB (sic) SEV ALEXANDER AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse description The Emperor as founder ploughing right, raising hand, with ox and cow; above, motab altar with staircase supporting three piles of holy stones
Reverse script
Reverse lettering N TR ALEXANDRIANAE COL BOSTR
(Translation: of the colony Nova Traiana Alexandriana Bostra)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 2410014900
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