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Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander

r. 222 - 235 CE

Severus Alexander

Roman Provincial

Obv.: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, r., seen from rear. Rev.: eagle standing l., head r., holding wreath in beak.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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