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Æ24 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR SID

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Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Emperor Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 222-235
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.19 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
522738
References RPC Online VI# 8566
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear

Lettering: IMR (sic) CAE M AVR SEV ALEXANDR (sic)

Unabridged legend: Imperatori Caesari Marco Aurelio Severo Alexandro

Translation: to Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander

Reverse

Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl on two supports; on the roof, four palm branches

Script: Latin

Lettering: COL AVR PIA METR SID

Unabridged legend: colonia Aurelia Pia Metropolis Sidon

Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon

Mint

Sidon, Lebanon

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (222-235) 

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