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AR24 - Severus Alexander L Ϛ

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 226-227
Composition Billon
Weight 12.40 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543725
References RPC Online VI# 10343
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 ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΕΥ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Σευῆρος Ἀλέξανδρος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Pious

Reverse

Zeus seated left, on throne, holding patera and long sceptre; at his feet, eagle looking back

Lettering: L Ϛ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους ϛʹ

Translation: of year 6

Mint

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

Comments

D 4391, Ε 3146 (6)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (226-227) 

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