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Severus Alexander Æ 37mm of Tarsus, Cilicia. AD 231-235. Α Κ Μ Α СЄΟΥ ΑΛЄΞΑΝ[ΔΡΟС СЄ]Β, bust to right, wearing crown and garments of Demiourgos; Π-Π across fields / ΔѠΡЄΑ ΑΛЄΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ TA MH, galley sailing to left; below, two dolphins holding wreath of Demiourgos; [Γ Π Β] Α Μ Κ in fields. RPC VI Online 7091 (temporary); SNG France 1577-8; SNG Levante 1089. 28.88g, 37mm, 6h.
Good Fine. Rare.
From a private North American 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 North American 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.