RPC VI, 3183 (temporary)

Province Bithynia-Pontus
City Nicaea 
Region Bithynia
Reign Severus Alexander
Obverse inscription Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΖΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΑΥ
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription IΠΠΑΡΧΟϹ ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
Reverse design Hipparchus the astronomer seated on basis, left, wearing himation over lower limbs; to left, globe on small column

Coin no. 3 of RPC VI, 3183 (temporary)

 

Reference Praefectus Auction α, 28 Feb. 2021, lot 173
Diameter 24
Weight 6.60
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