326, Lot: 347. Estimate $100. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (23mm, 9.06 g, 6h). Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter over right shoulder, shield on left arm / Tyche seated left on rocks, holding fruits; two stars flanking, altar to left; at feet, half-length figure of river-god swimming left. BMC 101. Good VF, grayish-green patina, earthen highlights.