★ The Tragedy of Hero and Leander ★

TROAS. Abydus. Severus Alexander (222-235). Ae.

Obv: AV K M AV CЄ AΛЄΞANΔPOC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΛAIANΔPOC ABVΔHNΩN.
Leander swimming right across the Hellespont toward tower containing Hero standing left, holding lamp.

SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; Asia Minor Coins online -; cf. Gorny & Mosch 125, lot 302 (larger module; realized a hammer of €3,900 in October 2003).

Extremely rare and interesting.

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.