The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Silver Coin of Severus Alexander

Title

Antioch Silver Coin of Severus Alexander

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Severus Alexander

Date

222 CE-235 CE

From Date

223

To Date

223

Material

AR (silver)

Denomination

denarii

Diameter

18

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Severus Alexander

Obverse Legend

IMP C M [AVR SEV] ALEXAND AVG

Reverse Type

Roma, enthroned to left, holding Victory in right and spear in left, shield to right of throne

Reverse Legend

PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P

Type Category

ruler, idea, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1991.9.121?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1991.9.121

Bibliography

Reference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 271d

Reference: BMC 218.1063v

Files

RIC 4 alexander 271d obv.png
RIC 4 alexander 271d rev.png

Citation

“Antioch Silver Coin of Severus Alexander,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 19, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2039.