Altar From Amasia

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  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The following coin was struck at Amasia in Pontos in the same region of Amisos. It's currently a Turkish coastal area on the Black Sea. Obverse shows Roman Emperor Alexander Severus heading right. The reverse depicts an altar surmounted by an eagle.
    Sol is in the upper center, raising hand and driving a horse quadriga. Palm tree in lower left field. Coin-friend Chrismat 71 already posted a similar coin 2 days ago, but mine has different sizes. Weight 21.18 g. Diameter 35 mm.
    AlxTpl O.JPG ALevAlxT R.JPG
     
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  3. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    o wow!..nice coin Charles! :)..love those altar provincials!.
     
  4. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Another great coin, nice work.
     
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