Æ26 - Severus Alexander COL AVR PIA METR SID
Features
| Issuer |
Sidon
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.26 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 522741 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 8564 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(O)
Unabridged legend: Imperatori Caesari Marco Aurelio Severo Alexandro
Translation: to Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander
Reverse
Front view of temple with six columns with arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; to left, Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand; below, fenc (?)
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL AVR PIA METR SID
Unabridged legend: colonia Aurelia Pia Metropolis Sidon
Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon
Mint
Sidon, LebanonComments
Rouvier 1608corr.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (222-235) | |||||||||||||||
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