ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (29mm, 11.42 g, 6h). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 1
Lot: 622.
Closing Date: Jun 3 2026 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 200

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ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (29mm, 11.42 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Warrior advancing right, head left, placing left foot on prow, raising arm and holding round shield. RPC VI Online 5281.15 (this coin); BMC 278. Red-brown patina, porosity. Near VF.

From the Dr. Mark Staal Collection.

Imhoof-Bloomer suggested that this reverse may show King Ancaeus, an Argonaut who was a hero of the Samians, boarding the ship, the Argo. This was a popular reverse theme at Samos from the time of the early Severans to Gallienus, when coinage ceased.

Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2026 at 13:27:00 ET.

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