Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 18 | Auction date: 18 December 2021 |
Lot number: 1897 | |
Lot description: THRACE. Byzantium. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Medallion (Bronze, 38 mm, 33.22 g, 12 h), M. Aurelios Fronto and Ailios Festa, magistrates. AYT K M AYP CEY AΛEZANΔPOC AYΓ Radiate and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right; breast plate decorated with gorgoneion. Rev. EΠI M AYP ΦPONTΩNOC KAI AIΛ ΦHCTHC // BYZANTI/ΩN Severus Alexander on horseback prancing to right, about to spear a lion running to right below. BMC 93. Schönert-Geiss 1737 (V205/R392). Very rare. A bold and impressive medallion. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine. Starting price: 100 CHF |