MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (24mm, 8.70 g, 12h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 564 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (24mm, 8.70 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed half-length bust right, seen from the front, holding eagle-tipped scepter over right shoulder, shield on left arm / Tyche seated left on basis, holding grain ears, altar to left; at feet, half-length figure of river-god swimming left. RPC VI Online 7803. Black patina with red earthen highlights. Near VF. Rare bust type, only three known to RPC. |