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Severus Alexander, 13 March 222 - March 235 A.D., Raphanea, Seleukis Pieria, Syria
Josephus mentions Raphanea in connection with a stream that flowed only every seventh day (probably an intermittent spring now called Fuwar ed-Deir) and that was viewed by Titus on his way north from Berytus after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70. Near Emesa, Raphanea was the fortified headquarters of the Legio III Gallica from which in 218 A.D. 14-year-old Elagabalus launched his successful bid of to become Roman Emperor. The crusaders passed through it at the end of 1099; it was taken by Baldwin I and was given to the Count of Tripoli. It was then known as Rafania.RY86858. Bronze AE 22, BMC Galatia p. 267, 4; Lindgren I 1210 var. (star in ex.); SNG Cop -; SNG Munchen -, aF, centered on a tight flan, porous, some pitting, light earthen highlighting, Raphanea (Rafniye, Syria) mint, weight 8.221g, maximum diameter 22.1mm, die axis 180o, as caesar, c. Summer 221 - 13 Mar 222 A.D.; obverse M AYP AΛEΞANΔPOC, bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse PEΦ-A-NE-ΩN, turreted Genius standing half left, chest bare, himation around hips and legs and over left shoulder, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, humped bull standing left at feet on left, eagles flanking left and right; ex Classical Numismatic Group, ex J.S. Wagner Collection; very rare; SOLD
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