Antioch on the Orontes Octassaria - Severus Alexander, 222 – 235
Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octassaria - Severus Alexander
Year
222 – 235
Ruler
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
(222–235)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octassaria - Severus Alexander from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 222 to 235. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 17 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right
- Reverse
- Tyche seated left on rock, river god Orontes swimming left below, ram leaping left and star above
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222-235) | — | McAlle 824a |
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