expat Posted November 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 21, 2023 I received a coin this morning that the description for it states it as a triumphal quadriga. It also states it is a scarce issue and is a special emission from Rome mint in 229AD. Unless it depicts victory over the Sassanids previously, I would have thought it is more likely to be the Emperor in a ceremonial quadriga. Either way, it appeals to me to have a horse drawn carriage that is not on a Republican coin. If anyone can shed more light on this issue, it would be fascinating to read. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ As (24mm, 9.34 g.) Rome mint, Special emission, AD 229. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate head right, / P M TR P VIII COS III P P, emperor in triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre, SC in ex. Cohen 379. RIC IV 498a, Sear 8080 Very scarce 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted November 21, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 21, 2023 That's a really cool coin! Haven't seen the type with a quadriga before. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 21, 2023 · Patron Share Posted November 21, 2023 The British Museum describes it as, "Severus Alexander, laureate and togate, standing right in quadriga right, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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