Bronze Coin of Severus Alexander, Anazarbus, 222–235. 1950.76.7

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 15.61
  • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 222 - 235
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Severus Alexander
  • • Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Anazarbus
  • Region: Cilicia

• Obverse

  • Legend: AUT K M A SEO ALEXANDR - OS
  • Type: Severus Alexander bust r., laur.
  • Portrait: Severus Alexander

• Reverse

  • Legend: ANAZ ENDOS - MHT ET HMS / G-B
  • Type: Nike stg. on globe with crown and trophy

References

• Reference: RPC VI, 7349 (temporary)
• Reference: ZieglerAn.520.1 (this coin)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1950.76.7
• Lot: 1950.76
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States