Troas   Abydus   Severus Alexander
Τρωάς   Αβυδος   Σεουήρος Αλέξανδρος

AE 33

SHH 7228

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

21.45 g    32.2-33.0 mm   2.9 eqmm   7:00 o'clock   VF   centering - / - σmax(SigmaTest, 240 kHz) = obv. 8.3, rev. 8.3 MS/m Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right; [IMP CI] M VIP SEV ALEXANDRO AVG  clockwise around; border of dots. Leander swimming right through the Hellespont toward Hero standing on top of a tall tower, holding burning oil lamp in her right hand; to left, Leander's cloak, armor and weapons lying on a rock; above, Eros flying right, holding torch; ΑΒΥΔΗ/ ΝΩ  clockwise around, N in exergue; border of dots. ? von Aulock 7543 (same dies) Ex Leu Num. 7/1440, 24.10.2020