Tetradrachm - Septimius Severus ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟϹ ΤΟ Γ

€2.00
IssuerLaodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele)
Year205-207
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight14.21 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#7288 , Prieur#1121 , McAlee#3
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus, right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ϹΕΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: `Emperor Caesar Severus, Venerable`.)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing facing, head turned right, wreath in beak, star between legs and lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟϹ ΤΟ Γ
(Translation: holder of the tribunitian power, consul for the third time)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (205-207)  - Laodicea ad Mare -
Catalog ID4649321510
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