AR23 - Severus Alexander L Ε

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	225-226
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.69 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 543682
References	RPC Online VI# 10307 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑ(Ρ) ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΕΥ(ϹΕΒ)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Σευῆρος Ἀλέξανδρος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Pious

Reverse

Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

D 4374, M 2946, Geissen 2431, E 3139 (5)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (225-226)

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