Eirenopolis (AD 222-235) AE 25 - Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE30 (23.09g, 6h). Dated CY 175 (225/6 AD). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; countermark: laureate head right within circular incuse / Helios standing facing in spread quadriga, raising right hand, holding whip in left; Ð„OP (date) in exergue. Near VF, green and brown patina, roughness. Rare, only four known to Karbach.

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Filename:	96000649.jpg
City/Mint name:	Eirenopolis-Neronias
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Karbach 128; SNG France -; SNG Levante -; SNG von Aulock 5595; for c/m: Howgego 105
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 96 (9/2013), lot 649 ($300 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 20, 2014
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