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MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis. Severus Alexander (Caesar, 222). Ae.
Obv: M AVP AΛEΞANΔPOC K.
Bare head right.
Rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN.
Four stars within crescent.
Varbanov 1731 corr. (obv. legend uncertain).
Though the coin illustrated in Varbanov for this type cites the obverse legend as uncertain, it clearly shows a K at the end, just as this coin, thereby placing it as a Caesar issue under Elagabalus rather than an Augustus issue. Very rare.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 3.25 g.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Obv: M AVP AΛEΞANΔPOC K.
Bare head right.
Rev: MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN.
Four stars within crescent.
Varbanov 1731 corr. (obv. legend uncertain).
Though the coin illustrated in Varbanov for this type cites the obverse legend as uncertain, it clearly shows a K at the end, just as this coin, thereby placing it as a Caesar issue under Elagabalus rather than an Augustus issue. Very rare.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 3.25 g.
Diameter: 17 mm.