Æ39 - Severus Alexander ΕΠ ϹΤΡ ΚΕΛΤΙΑΝΟΥ (sic?) ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ ϹΙΠΥΛΟΥ

€2.00
IssuerCity of Magnesia ad Sipylum (Conventus of Smyrna)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight31.84 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#4655
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse descriptionCybele seated on throne, left, holding patera and leaning elbow on tympanum; at her feet, two lions, left
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ ϹΤΡ ΚΕΛΤΙΑΝΟΥ (sic?) ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ ϹΙΠΥΛΟΥ
(Translation: under strategos Keltianos, of the Magnetes of Sipylus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID8274270480
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