Æ33 - Severus Alexander ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗ (ΡΟ) ΚΟ (ΩΝ) Δ Ε S C, Η

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes (Syria)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight16.61 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8075
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Severus Alexander, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑ(Ι) ΜΑΡ ΑΥ(Ρ) ϹΕ(Ο) ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears, looking back; at her feet, river god Orontes swimming, left; to left, Tyche standing facing, head right, holding rudder and cornucopia; above, sometimes crescent; to right, the Emperor standing, left, holding parazonium and crowning the Tyche of the City
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤ(ΡΟ) ΚΟΛ(ΩΝ) Δ Ε S C, Η
(Translation: of the Antiochenes, metropolis, colony, of the 4 eparchies, by decree of the senate, 8)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID7747602410
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