Severus Alexander - Edessa zeer zeldzame buste (D2456)

MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Diassarion (Bronze, 24 mm, 7.56 g). AYT M CЄY AΛЄΞANΔPOC CЄ Laureate and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to left, raising his right hand and holding shield decorated with an eagle in his left. Rev. MHT KOΛ ЄΔЄCCHNωN (or similar) The city-goddess seated to left on rock; altars flanking; in fields to left and right, four stars; below, river-god swimming right. BMC -.  SNG Copenhagen -. Very rare. An attractive piece with beautiful earthen highlights and a very interesting bust type. Very fine.