RPC VI, 3744 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cyzicus
City Cyzicus 
Region Mysia
Reign Severus Alexander
Obverse inscription ΑΥ ΚΑ Μ ΑΥ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΝ (sic)
Reverse design two lighted torches around which a serpent is coiled; between them, shrine or mausoleum(?), surmounted by three statues

Coin no. 1 of RPC VI, 3744 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1972,0807.10
Reference
Diameter 31
Weight 12.59
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1972-0807-10 
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