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Coin of Hadrianopolis-Sebaste with bust of Severus Alexander, struck under Diophantus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 17.90 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Robert E. Hecht, Jr.
Accession Number68.165
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor on horseback right, holding long sceptre.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor on horseback right, holding long sceptre.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. (Hesperia Art Special Bulletin, no. 23); 1968: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; gift of Robert E. Hecht, Jr. to MFA, May 8, 1968