CILICIA, Irenopolis-Neronias. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (31.5mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Dated CY 175 (AD 225/6).Electronic Auction 507 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Irenopolis-Neronias. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (31.5mm, 20.15 g, 12h). Dated CY 175 (AD 225/6). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; c/m: laureate head right within circular incuse / Helios standing facing in spread quadriga, raising right hand, holding whip in left; [ЄOP] (date) in exergue. Karbach 128; RPC VI Online 6885; SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock 5595; for c/m: Howgego 105. Dark green patina with earthen highlights/deposits, bare metal on the obverse high points. Near VF. Rare. |