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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with head of Commodus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 189–190
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 10.91 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.105
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Comodus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Bust of Selene, hair in knot on top of head; at left, large crescent(?).
In field right, LA (Year = 1).
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Bust of Selene, hair in knot on top of head; at left, large crescent(?).
In field right, LA (Year = 1).
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)