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Art of the Ancient World: July 2008–June 2009

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Coin of Seleucia Sidera with bust of Severus Alexander

A.D. 222–235
Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 8.61 gm. Die Axis: 5
Bronze

Classification: Numismatics

Culture: Roman Provincial

Mint: Seleucia Sidera, Pisidia

Period: Imperial Period

Accession number: 2008.1063

Description: Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Inscription in Greek around. Reverse: Nude Herakles-Hermes stands, facing, a club in the right hand and a kerykeion in the left. Inscription in Greek around. (see media screen for Greek inscriptions)

Provenance/Ownership History: By date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection, Istanbul, Turkey (SNG von Aulock 12 [1964], no. 5230); 1978: with Auctiones A.G., Aeschengraben 14, Basel, Switzerland (Auction 8, June 27-28, 1978, lot 467); 1978: purchased by Cornelius C. Vermeule III at Auctiones AG Auction 8; 2004-2008: lent by Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA (as L-G 115.8.2004); gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, October 22, 2008

Gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III