Laodikeia (AD 193-211) AE 36

Early 3rd century AD. AE36 - Medallion (23.93g, 6h). Dated CY 88 (211 AD). Diademed and draped bust of Demos right; countermarks: CÐ„ and bust of emperor (Severus Alexander?) right within circular incuse, and PH monogram within circular incuse / Statue of emperor, togate, within octastyle temple with arched entablature; Î -H (date) across upper field. VF, green patina, flan crack. Ex Triskeles 19 (VAuctions 323, 3/2017), lot 356.

The monogram countermark is actually a second date, corresponding to civic year 108 (AD 231)

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Filename:	4130254.jpg
City/Mint name:	Laodikeia
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	??? Type unpublished in the standard references. For c/mâ€™s: Howgego 42 and 631
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 413 (1/2018), lot 254 ($425 + comm)
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