Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander
CoinsRoman Provincial3rd century CE

Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Severus Alexander

233-234 CE

Artists

Severus AlexanderCoin Constituent

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.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Roman Provincial
Period
Roman Imperial period
Century
3rd century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

10.53 g

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