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CILICIA, Aegeae. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (27mm, 11.11 g, 7h). Dated CY 277 (AD 230/1). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; eagle-tipped staff of Asclepius before / Galley right. SNG France –; SNG Levante 1769 (same dies). Fine, brown patina. Rare.
From the Simon Shipp Collection.
This and related types seemingly depict the emperor as a priest of Asclepius, wearing a sacerdotal diadem and accompanied by the god's serpent–entwined staff. The issues may have been struck in association with Severus Alexander's rededication of the temple of Asclepius at Aegeae.
From the Simon Shipp Collection.
This and related types seemingly depict the emperor as a priest of Asclepius, wearing a sacerdotal diadem and accompanied by the god's serpent–entwined staff. The issues may have been struck in association with Severus Alexander's rededication of the temple of Asclepius at Aegeae.