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Elagabalus & Severus Alexander: denarii from Antioch.

005. Elagabalus / RIC 166.Denarius, 218-219 AD , Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONSVL II / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
3.28 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #166; Sear unlisted.

This coin shares an obverse die with two other coins in this album: one with a CONCORDIA MILIT reverse (RIC #187), the other with a TEMPORVM FEL reverse (RIC #201).1 commentsCallimachus

010. Elagabalus / RIC 167.Denarius, 218-19 AD , Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONSVL II P P / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
2.85 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #167.Callimachus

015. Elagabalus / RIC 168.Denarius, 218-19 AD , Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONSVL II P P / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
3.34 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #168; Sear #7508 var.

RIC doesn't specify where the break (if any) comes in the obverse legend. This particular coin has no break in the obverse legend.Callimachus

020. Elagabalus / RIC 168.Denarius, 219 AD , Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONSVL . II . P P / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
3.35 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #168; Sear #7508.

RIC doesn't specify where the break (if any) comes in the obverse legend. This particular coin has a break in the obverse legend between O and N.Callimachus

025. Elagabalus / RIC 172.Denarius, 219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG . . / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: PONT MAX T P II COS II / Mars walking left, holding laurel branch and trophy.
3.81 gm., 20 mm.
RIC #172 var.; Sear unlisted.

The reverse legend has only a T P in it rather than the normal TR P. That is why I listed it as a variety of RIC #172.3 commentsCallimachus

030. Elagabalus / RIC 186.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: BONVS EVENTVS / Bonus Eventus standing, holding patera and ears of corn. Lighted altar at left.
2.94 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #186; Sear #7504.

Note: This coin shares an obverse die with another coin in this album: RIC 199.Callimachus

035. Elagabalus / RIC 187.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONCORDIA MILIT / Two standards between two vexilla.
3.24 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #187; Sear #7505.

This coin shares an obverse die with two other coins in this album: one with a CONSVL II reverse (RIC #166), the other with a TEMPORVM FEL reverse (RIC #201).1 commentsCallimachus

040. Elagabalus / RIC 187.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: CONCORDIA MILIT / Two standards between two vexilla.
2.98 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #187; Sear #7505.Callimachus

045. Elagabalus / RIC 188.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: FELICITAS TEMP / Ship with eight rowers and a pilot.
3.35 gm., 18.5 mm.
RIC #188; Sear #7510.1 commentsCallimachus

050. Elagabalus / RIC 189.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: FORTVNA REDVX / Fortuna seated, modius on her head, holding patera and cornucopiae. Wheel next to her seat.
3.66 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #189; Sear #7515.Callimachus

055. Elagabalus / RIC 190.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: HILARITAS AVG / Hilaritas standing, holding wreath and long palm branch; small child standing on either side.
3.13 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #190; Sear #7517.

This coin has the correct obverse legend and the correct reverse type for RIC #190. I have listed the other Hilaritas coins in this collection as varieties of RIC 190 because they are not listed separately.
Callimachus

060. Elagabalus / RIC 190 var.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: HILARITAS AVG / Hilaritas standing, holding wreath and long palm branch; small child standing on either side.
2.91 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #190 var.

Note: This obverse legend is not listed in RIC as being on coins with the Hilaritas reverse type.1 commentsCallimachus

065. Elagabalus / RIC 190 var.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: HILARITAS AVG / Hilaritas standing, holding long palmbranch and cornucopiae. No children.
2.74 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #190 var.

Note; This particular reverse type is not listed in RIC. I have chosen to list this coin as a variety of RIC 190 which is the only Hilaritas reverse from Antioch.Callimachus

070. Elagabalus / RIC 195.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: SANCT DEO SOLI ELAGABAL / Slow quadriga bearing the conical stone of Emesa, on which is an eagle, surrounded by four parasols.
2.41 gm., 17 mm.
RIC #195.2 commentsCallimachus

075. Elagabalus / RIC 199.Denarius, 219-220 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: SPEI PERPETVAE / Spes walking, holding flower and raising the hem of her skirt.
3.15 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #199; Sear #7547.Callimachus

080. Elagabalus / RIC 199.Denarius, 219-220 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: SPEI PERPETVAE / Spes walking, holding flower and raising the hem of her skirt.
3.29 gm, 18 mm.
RIC #199; Sear #7547.

Note: This coin shares an obverse die with another coin in this album: RIC 186.Callimachus

085. Elagabalus / RIC 201.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: TEMPORVM FEL / Felicitas standing, holding patera and caduceus.
2.40 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #201; Sear #7550.

This coin shares an obverse die with two other coins in this album: one with a CONCORDIA MILIT reverse (RIC #187), the other with a CONSVL II reverse (RIC #166).1 commentsCallimachus

090. Elagabalus / RIC 201 var.Denarius, 219-220 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: - TEMPORVM - FEL - / Felicitas standing, holding patera and caduceus.
3.08 gm. 18 mm.
RIC #201 var.

Note: This coin is not listed in RIC with this obverse legend. I have listed as a variety of RIC 201. Of interest are the wedge-shaped dashes in the reverse legend.1 commentsCallimachus

095. Elagabalus / RIC 201.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: TEMPORVM FEL / Felicitas standing, holding patera and caduceus.
2.55 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #201; Sear #7550.1 commentsCallimachus

100. Elagabalus / RIC 202.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: VOTA PVBLICA / Elagabalus standing, sacrificing over a lighted tripod.
2.87 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #202; Sear 7556.Callimachus

105. Elagabalus / RIC 203.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Rev: VOTA PVBLICA / Elagabalus standing, sacrificing over a lighted tripod.
2.52 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #203; Sear unlisted.Callimachus

110. Elagabalus / RIC-203var.Denarius, 218-219 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: VOTA PVBLICA / Elagabalus standing, sacrificing over lighted altar.
3.22 gm. 19 mm.
RIC #203 var.; Sear unlisted.

Of interest on this coin: The reverse figure of Elagabalus seems to have two elbows on his right arm. This makes the arm appear to have three parts to it rather than two. Callimachus

200. Severus Alexander / RIC unlisted.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: P M TR P COS P P / Salus seated, feeding serpent rising from altar.
2.86 gm., 19 mm.
RIC unlisted; Sear unlisted.
Note: Denarii with this reverse type and legend are not listed as coming from Antioch. The obverse die of this coin is shared with another coin in this album, RIC 292.1 commentsCallimachus

205. Severus Alexander / RIC unlisted.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: P M TR P COS P P / Salus seated, feeding serpent rising from altar.
3.49 gm,, 19 mm.
Note: Denarii with this reverse type and legend are not listed as coming from Antioch. 1 commentsCallimachus

210. Severus Alexander / RIC 262.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: P M TR P COS / Mar standing, holding branch and reversed spear; star in left field.
3.35 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #262; S #7890.Callimachus

215. Severus Alexander / RIC 263.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: P M TR P COS / Fortuna holding rudder and cornucopiae; star in left field.
2.95 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #263.Callimachus

220. Severus Alexander / RIC 266.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AV / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: P M TR P COS P P / Mars standing, holding branch and spear. Star on left.
2.74 gm., 16 mm.
RIC #266.Callimachus

225. Severus Alexander / RIC 266 var.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P / Mars standing, holding branch and spear. No star on reverse.
2.91 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #266 var.

If you go by legends and reverse types, this coin is RIC #7 from the mint of Rome. I am attributing it to the mint of Antioch for several reasons: The flan is base silver. The lettering is large and uneven -- quite different from that of Rome which is usually small, neat, and, on the obverse, usually leans slightly to the right. So, this coin seems to be a variety of the next coin, but without a star on the reverse. Callimachus

230. Severus ALexander / RIC 267.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P / Fortuna holding rudder and cornucopiae; star in left field.
2.85 gm., 17 mm.
RIC #267; S #7892.1 commentsCallimachus

235. Severus Alexander / RSC 231a.Denarius, 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: P M TR P II COS P P / Mars, standing, holding olive branch and reversed spear; star in left field.
3.75 gm., 19 mm.
RIC & Sear unlisted; RSC #231a.

Spanish export license #2020/08919. Callimachus

240. Severus Alexander / RIC 271.Denarius, 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P / Roma seated, holding Victory and spear, shield at her side.
3.45 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #271; Sear #7918.Callimachus

245. Severus Alexander / RIC 271.Denarius, 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P / Roma seated, holding Victory and spear, shield at her side.
3.57 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #271; Sear #7918.Callimachus

250. Severus Alexander / RIC 274.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae. No star.
3.83 gm., 17 mm.
RIC #274; Sear #7856 var.

On the obverse side of the coin, letters are mis-formed, and the G is missing from AVG. On the reverse side of the coin, the word AEQVITAS is misspelled, the Q is up-side-down, and the G of AVG is actually a C.Callimachus

255. Severus Alexander / RIC 274.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae. No star.
3.19 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #274; Sear #7856 var. Callimachus

260. Severus Alexander / RIC 274.Denarius, ca 222 - 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae. Star at left.
2.36 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #274; Sear #7856.Callimachus

265. Severus Alexander / RIC 274.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust ofSeverus Alexander.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae. No star.
2.98 gm., 17 mm.
RIC #274; Sear #7856 var. Callimachus

270. Severus Alexander / RIC 274 var.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae. Star at left.
3.12 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #274 var.; Sear #7856 var.

This coin is not listed in RIC with this obverse legend. So I've listed it as a variety of RIC 274.1 commentsCallimachus

275. Severus Alexander / RIC 275.Denarius, ca 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: CONCORDIA / Concordia seated, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
2.99 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #275; Sear #7861.Callimachus

280. Severus Alexander / RIC 275.Denarius, ca 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: CONCORDIA / Concordia seated, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
2.77 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #275; Sear #7861.Callimachus

285. Severus Alexander / RIC 275Denarius, ca 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: CONCORDIA / Concordia seated, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
2.95 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #275; Sear #7861.

A double strike of the reverse side of this coin makes the legend look like CONCORD II. The first O of CONCORDIA is very faint and close to the N. Notice also the right side of a C above Concordia's head.Callimachus

290. Severus Alexander / RIC 278.Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: FIDES EXERCITVS / Fides seated, holding standard with left hand; right hand extended and holding eagle. Another standard in front of her .
4.20 gm., 19 mm.
RIC 278. 1 commentsCallimachus

295. Severus Alexander / RIC unlisted.Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAD AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: FIDES MILITVM / Fides standing, holding two standards.
3.09 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #139 var; Sear #7864 var.

This coin is not listed in RIC as coming from Antioch. The closest coin listed in RIC is #139, so I've listed this coin as a variety of that number. Coins of this type minted in Rome show Virtus looking the direction she is walking; coins of Antioch show her looking back over her left shoulder. Of particular interest is the mis-spelling of the name: ALEXAD instead of ALEXAND.1 commentsCallimachus

300. Severus Alexander / RIC unlisted.Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI / Jupiter standing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
2.69 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #141 var.

This coin is not listed in RIC as coming from Antioch. The closest coin listed in RIC is #141, so I've listed this coin as a variety of that number. Callimachus

305. Severus Alexander / RIC unlisted.Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI / Jupiter standing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
2.75 gm., 17.5 mm.
RIC #141 var.

This coin is not listed in RIC as coming from Antioch. The closest coin listed in RIC is #141, so I've listed this coin as a variety of that number. Callimachus

310. Severus Alexander / RIC 281Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: LIBERALITAS AVG / Liberalitas standing, holding abacus and cornucopiae.
3.01 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #281; Sear #7875.Callimachus

315. Severus Alexander / RIC 281Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG / Liberalitas standing, holding abacus and cornucopiae.
4.20 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #281; Sear #7875.Callimachus

320. Severus Alexander / RIC 285.Denarius, ca 222 - 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: LIBERTAS AVG / Libertas standing, holding pileus (liberty cap) and sceptre; star at left.
2.95 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #285.Callimachus

325. Severus Alexander / RIC 286.Denarius, ca 222 - 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: LIBERTAS AVG / Libertas standing, holding pileus and sceptre; star at left.
3.08 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #286.Callimachus

330. Severus Alexander / RIC 288 var.Denarius, 222-224 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAD AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: LIBERTAS AVG / Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
3.12 gm., 18.5 mm.
RIC #288 var.

The most interesting thing about this coin is the die error on the reverse. With the legend LIBERTAS AVG, the figure should be Libertas, holding a pileus and sceptre. Instead the figure is of Aequitas, holding scales and cornucopiae.

This very coin was apparently discussed and pictured in Moneytrend 9, 2008, pp 146 f. and plate 27. Callimachus

335. Severus Alexander / RIC 289Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: MARTI PACIFERO / Mars standing, holding branch and reversed spear.
3.05 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #289.Callimachus

340. Severus Alexander / RIC 290Denarius, 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: NOBILITAS / Nobilitas standing, holding long sceptre and Paladium.
3.98 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #290; Sear 7885.Callimachus

345. Severus Alexander / RIC 292/93.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: PIETAS AVG / Pietas, veiled, standing, raising right hand over altar, and holding incense box.
2.89 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #292/293; Sear #7889.Callimachus

350. Severus Alexander / RIC 292/93Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: PIETAS AVG / Pietas, veiled, standing, raising right hand over altar, and holding incense box.
3.08 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #292/293; Sear #7889.Callimachus

355. Severus Alexander / RIC 292/93.Denarius, ca 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: PIETAS AVG / Pietas, veiled, standing, raising right hand over altar, and holding incense box.
3.22 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #292/293; Sear #7889.Callimachus

360. Severus Alexander / RIC 292/93.Denarius, 222 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: PIETAS AVG / Pietas, veiled, standing, raising right hand over altar, and holding incense box.
2.99 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #292 / 293; Sear #7889.

The reverse side of this coin has a major double strike. Notice the beaded border on the right. Notice too, there are two altars, and Pietas' feet are shifted to the left (with the second altar).Callimachus

365. Severus Alexander / RIC 294.Denarius, ca 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander
Rev: PROVID DEOPVM / Providentia holding sceptre and wand; globe at feet.
2.61 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #294; Sear #7920.

Spelling errors: In the obverse legend, the I and the first leg of the M are missing in the word IMP. On the reverse, the word DEORVM is spelled DEOPVM. Callimachus

370. Severus Alexander / RIC 294.Denarius, ca 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander
Rev: PROVID DEORVM / Providentia holding sceptre and wand; globe at feet.
2.60 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #294; Sear #7920.Callimachus

375. Severus Alexander / RIC 298 var. Denarius, ca 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: SALVS PVBLICA / Salus seated, feeding serpent rising from altar.
2.90 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #298 var. and/or #178 var.

This coins is apparently unlisted in RIC or Sear as coming from Antioch. RIC #178 has the correct description for this coin, but it is from Rome, not Antioch. RIC #298 has the shorter obverse legend (IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG) sometimes used at Antioch, and a star on the reverse. This coin has neither of those characteristics. Yet the style is clearly from Antioch. Especially noticeable is the large uneven lettering on the reverse with the letter A looking like the Greek letter Λ . 1 commentsCallimachus

380. Severus Alexander / RIC 300 var.Denarius, ca 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: VICTORIA AVG / Victoria running, holding wreath and palm. No star in right field.
2.70 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #300 var.

RIC #300 has the long obverse legend -- as does this coin. It also has a star on the reverse, which this coin does not have. So I have listed this coin as a variety of RIC #300.Callimachus

385. Severus Alexander / RIC 301 var.Denarius, ca 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: VICTORIA AVG / Victoria running, holding wreath and palm. Star in right field.
2.85 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #301 var.

This coin -- with both the shorter obverse legend and the star on the reverse -- is not listed in RIC or Sear. I have chosen to list it as a variety of RIC 301 because of the star.1 commentsCallimachus

390. Severus Alexander / RIC 302Denarius, ca 222 - 223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: VICTORIA AVG / Victoria running, holding wreath and palm.
1.77 gm., 16 mm.
RIC #302.Callimachus

395. Severus Alexander / RIC 302.Denarius, ca 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Rev: VICTORIA - AVG / Victoria running, holding wreath and palm.
3.45 gm., 18 mm.
RIC #302.

The obverse legend is the shortened legend that was occasionally used in Antioch. However, the style of the portrait and lettering is very "Roman." The obverse legend is enough, though, to attribute this coin to Antioch. Also, the wedge-shaped dash between the words on the reverse legend never happens at Rome.Callimachus

400. Severus Alexander / RIC 302Denarius, ca 222-223 AD, Antioch mint.
Obverse: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG / Victoria running, holding wreath and palm.
2.61 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #302.

The obverse legend is the shortened legend that was occasionally used in Antioch, and is enough to attribute this coin to Antioch. Perhaps unusual, though, is the broken obverse legend -- IMPSEVALE XANDAVG -- which I have not seen on other coins of Severus Alexander. If this were a coin of Elagabalus from Antioch, the broken legend would be significant because it divides the Antioch denarii into two different issues: the large first issue (unbroken legend) and the second smaller issue (broken legend). So, at this point I do not know if this broken obverse legend is significant or not.Callimachus

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