RPC VI, 893 (temporary)

Province Thrace
City Byzantium 
Region Thrace
Reign Severus Alexander
Obverse inscription ΑΛΕΖΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΑΥΓ ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ
Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, left, seen from rear, holding spear and decorated shield
Reverse inscription ΕΠ Μ ΑΥΡ ΦΡΟΝΤΩΝΟϹ ΚΑΙ ΑΙΛ ΦΗϹΤΗϹ ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΩΝ
Reverse design emperor on horse prancing, right, wearing chlamys, holding reins and spear

Coin no. 9 of RPC VI, 893 (temporary)

 

Reference Frankfurter Münzhandlung 156, 4 Nov. 2022, lot 366
Diameter 28
Weight 29.22
Axis
Note traces of gilding. The flan shape is the same as /5 and /9, suggesting that some or all of them may be cast forgeries?
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