Æ37 - Severus Alexander ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΞΤΟΥ Β ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerMetropolis (Ionia) (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight20.33 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#4845
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel, within which military figure standing facing, head left, wearing helmet and resting on spear and shield behind
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΞΤΟΥ Β ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: under strategos Aurelius Xestos II of the Metropolitans)
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Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID4998430400
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