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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pellinore, post: 3048031, member: 74834&quot;]Alexandria had a very distinct, high quality style in their portraits for a long time, maybe starting with Hadrian and ending with Philip or possibly a bit later. It&#039;s different from all other mints. This is a good example:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]762028[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Billon Tetradrachm Philippus Arabs (244-249), Alexandria. Dated RY B (2, = 245). Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust right (with a stern look). Rev. Homonoia standing facing with head left, raising hand and holding double cornucopia. 22 mm, 12.42 gr. </p><p><br /></p><p>Often, these portraits look as if taken from a lower level. There must have been a distinct school of sculpting masters in Alexandria dominating the mint. I&#039;ve been wondering about this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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