Persians in Alexandria; 12 Nummi
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Description
Persian occupation of Alexandria (618-628 AD). Crowned facing Persian style bust with cross on crown, star left, crescent right / Large IB with cross potent on globe, ΑΛΕΞ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,62 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | Sear 855; MIB 202b; DOC 191 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown patina, some roughness and deposits |
Historical Context
The Byzantine-Persian war at the beginning of the 7th century AD showed to some extent the potential for religious conflict between two monotheistic cultures.
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