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Coin of Apamea with bust of Severus Alexander, struck under Po. Aelius Rufus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Apamea

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 24.13 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1170
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Gorgoneion on breastplate.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tyche standing to left and Zeus Nikephoros enthroned to left.
Inscriptions In Greek around and in exergue.


(Note that the reverse legend is incorrect on the media screen. The letters with dots underneath should read: TP)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964