Amaseia, Pontos

Pontos, Amaseia, Severus Alexander, 222-235 A..D.

AE 36,  25.49g.   Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus to right.  Rev. Altar; tree on left; eagle with spread wings on altar; Helios in facing quadriga above.  BMC 39.  SNG von Aulock 6710. Exceptional quality and with remnants of gilding. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Tkalec, Zurich, Auction May 9, 2011, lot 255.

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Extremely Fine $2,000.