Pordosilene (AD 222-235) AE 38 - Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE38 - Medallion (30.87g, 6h). Aurelius Coscelius, magistrate. AVT K M AVP CEV ALEXANDPOC, laureate head right / EPI CTP AVP KWCKELI OV TAM POPOCELHN, EITWN across field, Tyche standing left, modius on head, holding patera in right hand, cornucopiae in left. Magistrate not recorded in MÃ¼nsterberg. VF, matte dark green patina, surfaces slightly rough. A unique and apparently unpublished medallic bronze. Drewry Coll.; ex Burstein Coll., Peus 366 (10/2000), lot 606.

The only bronze of Severus Alexander for Pordoselene, and the only medallic sized coin for the island. The edge of the coin has been lightly tapped to create a raised rim; sestertii with this edge effect are sometimes referred to as "proto-contorniates." This coin was probably a presentation piece. mounted in a phalera for display. In the Peus catalogue it is described as lead, but in actuality is a poor quality bronze alloy.

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City/Mint name:	Pordosilene
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References:	SNG France (Mysia) -; BMC Troas -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; Mionnet -
Valuation:	CNG Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 761 (600 + comm)
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