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VI, 8579 (temporary)
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Coin type
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https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/6/8579
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Volume
VI
Number
8579 (temporary)
Province
Syria Phoenice
Region
Phoenicia
City
Sidon
Reign
Severus Alexander
Person (obv.)
Severus Alexander (Augustus)
Obverse inscription
[...] AVR SEV ALEX [...]
Obverse design
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription
COL AVR PIA METR SID
Edition
col(onia) Aur(elia) Pia Metr(opolis) Sid(on)
Translation
Colony of Aurelia Pia Metropolis Sidon
Reverse design
Cadmus standing, left, looking back, placing foot on galley prow, left, holding sword and raising hand
Metal
copper-based alloy
Average diameter
20 mm
Average weight
5.71 g
Specimens
1 (1 in the core collections)
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P: 883
20
5.71
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