Æ40 - Severus Alexander ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΧΡΥϹΟΓΟΝΟΥ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerMytilene (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight44.15 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#4198
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΥ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΖΑΝΔΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
Reverse descriptionEmperor driving a quadriga, left, holding aplustre and long sceptre, crowned by Nike flying, left, behind him, holding palm branch and wreath; before, male figure holding the horses, left, looking back; in the background, military trophy on alta (?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΧΡΥϹΟΓΟΝΟΥ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ
(Translation: under strategos Chrysogonos of the Mytileneans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID2121660220
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