Nisibis Tetrassaria - Severus Alexander, 222 – 235
CΕΠ ΚΟΛΟ ΝΕCΙΒΙ ΜΗ; laureate bust, Tyche; Nisibis
Information
Country
Nisibis
Nisibis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassaria
Year
222 – 235
Ruler
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
(222–235)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.8
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassaria from Nisibis. Issued from 222 to 235. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 10.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust right ("Autokrator Kaisar Markos Severos Aleksandros"(Emperor Cesar Marcus Severus Alexander))
- Reverse
- Turreted & draped bust of Tyche right, astrologic ram leaping right above, with head left; star before ("Septimia Kolonia Nesibi Metropoliton"Colonia Septimia City of Nisibis)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222-235) | — | Nisibis |
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