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Coin of Perinthus with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Thrace, Perinthus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 41.5 mm. Weight: 37.20 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number63.1240
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor, togate, stands on ship, and is crowned by Serapis.
In bow, Pharia stands holding veil.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor, togate, stands on ship, and is crowned by Serapis.
In bow, Pharia stands holding veil.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1963: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; purchased by MFA from Robert E. Hecht, Jr., September 18, 1963