PONTUS. Amasia. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Hexassarion (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 23.96 g, 7 h), CY 228 = 225/6. ΑΥΤ Κ ϹЄΟΥ ΗΡ ΟϹ ΑΛЄΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΑΔΡ ϹЄΥ ΑΛЄΞΑ ΑΜΑϹΙΑϹ ΜΗ Τ ΝЄ // ΠΡ ΠΟΝ / ЄΤ Ϲ/ΚΗ Asklepios standing front, head to left, leaning right on serpent-entwined staff, facing Hygieia standing front, head to right, feeding serpent from patera. Dalaison 565. RPC VI online 6565. A beautiful piece with excellent details. Very minor areas of weakness, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |