Bronze Coin of Severus Alexander, Caesarea in Cappadocia, 222–235. 1953.171.1414

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 24.08
  • Diameter (in mm): 35
• Countermark: CTMK

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: Caesarea in Cappadocia
  • Region: Cappadocia

• Obverse

  • Legend: [---]ΛΕΞΑ
  • Type: Severus Alexander and Orbiana busts confronted
  • Portrait: Elagabalus
  • Portrait: Severus Alexander

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙ ΝΕωΚΟΡΟΥ ΕΤ Ε
  • Type: Mt. Argaeus

References

• Reference: RPC VI, 6721 (temporary)
• Reference: S.not

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1953.171.1414
• Lot: 1953.171
• 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