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Coin of Byzantium with bust of Severus Alexander, struck under M. Aurelius Fronto
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Thrace, Byzantium
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 39 mm. Weight: 34.40 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number66.820
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to left, with spear and shield.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor on horseback right, holding spear.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Ancient cast?
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor on horseback right, holding spear.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Ancient cast?
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, October 11, 1966