Samaria, Caesarea Maritima, Severus Alexander
Description:
Samaria, Caesarea Maritima, Severus Alexander (222 - 235 AD). IM CΛ SE ΛLEXΛNDER ΛVG; laureate, draped bust right / C I F A F C CAE METROPOLIS; eagle supporting wreath with inscription SPQR.
Diameter:
AE24 mm
Weight:
14,48 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG ANS 807
Commentary:
green patina, perfect centering, good details
History:
In Caesarea Maritima the Roman centurion Cornelius was converted as a first Gentile to Christianity by Paul.
Article Number:
046-01-03-41652