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Tyche (bust of)
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CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Severus Alexander. Æ 26. A.D. 222/223 (year 1). Obv: AVKMAVCEOVAΛEZANΔPO. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark on neck. Rev: (MHTP)OΠ-KAICAPI, ETA on base of altar. Agalma of Mt. Argaeus placed on altar. Ref: BMC 297 (var. obv. leg.). Axis: 330°. Weight: 10.55 g. CM: Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche right, in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego 208 sim. Note: The 10 coins attributed to this group are all from Edessa. Collection Automan.
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