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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1380
People
Severus Alexander, Roman (r. 222 - 235 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
222-223 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178933

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
11.94 g
Denomination
tetradrachm
Date on Object
Year 2
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ СƐΥΗΡ ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟС ƐΥСƐΒ
  • Reverse Inscription: L Β

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RPC VI 10242; Dattari 4407; Milne 2897

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1380
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

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

Verification Level

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