Seleukeia (AD 222-235) AE 31 - Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE31 (14.63g, 12h). Radiate and cuirassed bust right; countermark: annulet within Î” within triangular incuse / Dionysus, his panther skin over his arm and extending behind him, holding thyrsus in right hand and cantharus from which he pours wine in left, driving biga of panthers right; to right, Silenus kneeling right, his head and upper body turned to left. Near VF, earthen green patina. Rare.

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Filename:	3080231.jpg
City/Mint name:	Seleukeia
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France -; SNG Levante -; SNG PfÃ¤lzer -; CNG 87, lot 864 (same dies); for c/m: Howgego 670
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 308 (8/2013), lot 231 ($425 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	191 KiB
Date added:	Jun 13, 2014
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