★ Published in the standard references ★

CILICIA. Irenopolis-Neronias. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Diassarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 7.65 g, 7 h), year 174 = 224-225. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ CΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. EIPHNOΠΟΛ ΔΟΡ Draped bust of Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and with thyrsos over shoulder. F.-B. Karbach, "Die Münzprägung der Stadt Eirenopolis in Ostkilikien", JNG XLII/XLIII (1992/3), 114.1 = Lindgren & Kovacs 1520 = RPC VI Online temp. 6880.1 ( this coin ). Dark green patina with spots of reddish-brown. good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Antioch Associates BBS 21, 5 April 1999.