Bronze Chalkous of Severus Alexander, Tripolis, 222–235. 1992.54.1191

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1992.54.1191

Physical Description

  • Axis: 7

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 8.6

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 222 - 235
  • Denomination: Chalkous
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟΣ
    • Type: Bareheaded bust of Severus Alexander r.
    • Portrait: Elagabalus

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΤωΝ [---]ΛΦ
    • Type: Tetrastyle temple with triangular pediment containing facing bust; in center intercolumniation, flaming altar, in wings, statues

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1992.54.1191
  • Lot: 1992.54
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

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

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