Æ - Severus Alexander

Issuer Caesarea Maritima
Year 222-235
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition (copper alloy)
Weight 9 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VI#8842, SNG ANS 6#808, Rosenberger II#99, Kadman II#96
Obverse description Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Severus Alexander facing right, seen from rear.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IM CA SEV ALEXAND AVG
(Translation: Supreme leader (Imperator) Caesar Severus Alexander the venerable (Augustus).)
Reverse description Eagle standing right, head turned left, with spread wings, supporting wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering C I F AV F C CAE METROPOL SPQR
(Translation: Metropolitan Caesarea, the happy and harmonious first Flavian Augustan colonia. The Senate and the Roman people.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (222-235) - -
Numisquare ID 5597314400
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