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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.372
People
Severus Alexander, Roman (r. 222 - 235 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
233-234 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180235

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.53 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Date on Object
Year 12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AKAIMAPAVPCƐV AΛƐΞANΔPOCƐV
  • Reverse Inscription: LIB

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Milne 3126; Dattari 4266

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.372
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
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.

Verification Level

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