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Severus Alexander Æ37 of Tarsus, Cilicia. AD 231-235. Α Κ Μ Α СЄΟΥ Α[ΛЄΞ]ΑΝ[Δ]Ρ[Ο]С СЄΒ, bust right, wearing crown and garments of Demiourgos; Π-Π across fields / ΔѠΡЄΑ ΤΑΡСѠ Μ[ΗΤΡΟΠΟ], galley; [two dolphins holding wreath of Demiourgos] below, Γ [Π Β] in field, [Α]ΜΚ below to left. RPC VI Online 7092 (temporary); SNG France 1579; SNG Levante 1090. 20.42g, 37mm, 12h.
Good Fine. Rare.
From a private Swiss collection.
A rare reverse type, this issue was struck to celebrate the gift of grain given by Severus Alexander to Tarsus on the occasion of his visit to the city in 231/232. The Emperor and his army were passing through Cilicia on campaign against the Sassanid Persians, who had made serious incursions into Roman territory the previous year under Ardashir I. Although Severus Alexander celebrated a triumph on his return, the historical sources disagree as to the extent of Roman success and suggest that the campaign ended inconclusively.
Good Fine. Rare.
From a private Swiss collection.
A rare reverse type, this issue was struck to celebrate the gift of grain given by Severus Alexander to Tarsus on the occasion of his visit to the city in 231/232. The Emperor and his army were passing through Cilicia on campaign against the Sassanid Persians, who had made serious incursions into Roman territory the previous year under Ardashir I. Although Severus Alexander celebrated a triumph on his return, the historical sources disagree as to the extent of Roman success and suggest that the campaign ended inconclusively.