294, Lot: 475. Estimate $100. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Irenopolis-Neronias. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ 5 Assaria (28mm, 16.64 g, 12h). Dated CY 172 (AD 222/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; c/m: laureate head right within circular incuse / Agonistic urn; ЄTOVC BOP (date) in legend. Cf. Karbach 111; SNG France –; SNG Levante 1617 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die, with c/m); for c/m: Howgego 105. Near VF, dark green patina.
From the Collection of Kelly Krizan, MD. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 112), lot 135. Ex Marcel Burstein Collection (Peus 366, 25 October 2000), lot 949.