Æ38 - Severus Alexander ϹΤΡ ΜΕΝΕΛΑΟΥ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerCyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight20.91 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#3800
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Severus Alexander, right, wearing cuirass with Helio (?) riding a biga, right, holding shield (and spear?), seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ Κ... ΑΥΡ ϹΕΒΙΗΡΟϹ (sic) ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ...?
(Translation: Emperor Caesar[---] Aurelius Severus Alexander [---])
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with eight columns with shield in pediment
Reverse script
Reverse letteringϹΤΡ ΜΕΝΕΛΑΟΥ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
(Translation: of the strategos Menelaos, of the Cyzicenes, neocorate)
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Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID9079238040
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