Pentassarion - Severus Alexander ΑΒΥΔΗΝΩΝ

€1.00
IssuerAbydus
Year222-235
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.53 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VI#3909, SNG von Aulock#7543, BMC RE#60
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CI M VIP SEV ALEXANDRO AVG
Reverse descriptionLeander swimming, right, towards Hero standing on top of tower, left, holding lamp; above, Eros flying, right, holding torch; to left, rock with helmet, cloak, sword and shield.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΒΥΔΗΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222-235)  - -
Catalog ID5063496680
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