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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.: Bust of Severus Alexander r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view. Rev.: Alexandria standing l., wearing close-fitting cap surmounted by three turrets, long chiton, and peplos, holding out of r. hand bust of Sarapis crowned with modiues and wearing himation, facing towards her, resting l. on long scepter.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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