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Æ23 - Severus Alexander ΜΗΤΡΟ (Ο) ΚΑΙϹ (ΡΙ) ΕΤ Γ

Features

Issuer Caesarea (Cappadocia)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 223-224
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.66 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
548819
References RPC Online VI# 6764
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Radiate and draped bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥ Κ ϹΕΟΥΗ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ(ΔΡΟϹ)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Σεουῆρος Ἀλέξανδρος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Severus Alexander

Reverse

(garlanded) altar, surmounted by four corn ears

Lettering: ΜΗΤΡΟΠ(Ο) ΚΑΙϹΑ(ΡΙ) ΕΤ Γ

Unabridged legend: Μητροπόλεως Καισαρίας ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of the metropolis Caesarea, of year 3

Mint

Caesarea, Cappadocia, modern-day Kayseri, Turkey

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Ganschow 763b

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (223-224) 

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