Macedonia, Edessa, Severus Alexander
Description:
Macedonia, Edessa, Severus Alexander (223 - 235 AD). AY K M A CE AΛEΞANΔPOC; laureate bust right / EΔECC-E-N (apparently there is an "Ω" missing); Roma Nikephoros seated, Nike in the left hand, and crowned by female figure (Edessa).
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
10,52 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
Varbanov 3646
Commentary:
very rare; dark brown patina, some deposits, well centered
History:
In Edessa, St. Vassa and her three sons were put to death in the 3rd Century AD, disowned by their own pagan husband/father.
Article Number:
007-06-02-41652