RPC VI, 4178 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Adramyteum
City Methymna 
Region Lesbus
Reign Severus Alexander
Obverse inscription Α Κ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΜΗΘΥΜΝΑΙΩΝ
Reverse design Arion seated facing on a dolphin, right, wearing chiton and chlamys, holding lyre and plectrum

Coin no. 1 of RPC VI, 4178 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1838,0419.69
Reference BMC 48 = Kraft taf. 49, 8b = Franke, Methymna 31a
Diameter 18
Weight 3.50
Axis 12
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1838-0419-69 
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