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.
Price realized | 2'400 EUR 24 bids |
Starting price | 80 EUR |
Estimate | 100 EUR |