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Coin of Anazarbus with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Cilicia, Anazarbus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 17.44 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.896
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Nike in biga right, laurel branch in right hand.
Inscriptions in Greek around, above and below biga, and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Nike in biga right, laurel branch in right hand.
Inscriptions in Greek around, above and below biga, and in exergue.
InscriptionsSee attached media
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, September 13, 1967