RPC VI, 2043 (temporary)

Province Moesia Inferior
City Istrus 
Region Moesia
Reign Severus Alexander
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΒ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΙϹΤΡΙΗΝΩΝ Ε
Reverse design Cybele seated on throne between two lions, left, holding patera and sceptre, left arm resting on tympanum

Coin no. 1 of RPC VI, 2043 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no.
Reference BMC 17
Diameter 36
Weight 19.87
Axis 6
Note Exceptionally oversized flan, perhaps for a test strike(?)
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