Apparently the second known example
Lot 839
CILICIA. Aegeae. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Diassarion (Bronze, 24 mm, 7.00 g, 11 h), CY 278 = 231/2. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ СЄΥ ΑΛЄΞΑΝΔΡΟС CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. MAK ЄYΓ NЄωKΩPOY // ΑΙΓAIΩN / ЄT HΟС (or similar) Foot in sandal to left, surmounted by a small bust of Asklepios to left. BMC 37 = Haymann 196 = RPC VI online 7233. Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example. Rough and with some deposits, otherwise, good fine.

For a longer discussion of this interesting reverse type, see Haymann pp. 162-164, who connects it to the Aegeaen sanctuary of Asklepios. The foot may have been a local relic that was worshipped in the temple
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