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Coin ID #10475

Tyana (AD 193-211) AE 24 - Septimius Severus

Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AE24 (8.92g). ΑΥ Λ ΣΕΠ ΣΕΥΗΡΟΣ, laureate, bare bust right / ΤΥΑΝΕΩΝΤ ΠΤ ΙΕΡΑΣΥΛΟΥΚΑΥ, nude Perseus, standing facing, head right, harpa in left hand, head of Medusa in right. Date in field ΕΤ Δ (RY4 = 197 AD).

Reverse refers to the famous Greek myth of Perseus, slayer of Medusa. Only one other specimen reported.

File information
Filename:SS_Tyana.jpg
City/Mint name:Tyana
Keywords:bronze / roman
References:Lindgren-Kovacs I, A1741A (same dies)
Valuation:$50 (3/2008) - from a private collector / dealer
Photo courtesy of:Robert Effler
Filesize:89 KiB
Date added:Jun 09, 2013
Dimensions:762 x 358 pixels
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