IONIA. Ephesus. Severus Alexander (222-235). Ae.

Obv: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ СЄΒ ΑΛЄΞΑΝΔΡΟС.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΠЄΙΩΝ / ЄΦЄСΙΩΝ.
River god Peion reclining left, holding statue of Artemis Ephesia and cornucopia, and resting elbow upon overturned urn from which liquid flows; in background above, boar pierced by spear advancing right; to right, tree and distyle temple.

RPC VI online 4964; Karwiese 788.

Very rare, with RPC citing just three examples.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 18.11 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.