PHOENICIA, Sidon. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ 27 (27mm, 12.40 g, 6h).Electronic Auction 486 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ 27 (27mm, 12.40 g, 6h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right / Dionysos standing facing, head left, holding thyros tied with fillet and pouring wine from kantharos; to left, panther standing left, head right, with paw raised; above, car of Astarte. SNG Copenhagen –; BMC 320, plate XXV.9 (this reverse die). Green patina with earthen highlights. VF. Very rare. |