Phokaia (AD 222-235) AE 26 - Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE26 (16.44g, 12h). Marcus Aurelius Theodosianus, magistrate. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Amazon standing left, holding phiale and scepter, right foot set on a dolphin being attacked by a dog. Near VF, dark brown patina with some earthen highlights, minor roughness. Rare and interesting.

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Filename:	2740274.jpg
City/Mint name:	Phokaia
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG MÃ¼nchen -; Mionnet VI, 1353
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 274 (2/2012), lot 274 ($360)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	192 KiB
Date added:	Feb 27, 2012
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