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Coin of Samos with head of Philip II
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–249
Mint: Asia: Ionia (Islands off), Samos
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 20.5 mm. Weight: 5.21 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.47
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Cuirassed and draped bust of Philip II to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Reclining figure to left, holding cornucopia in left hand and branch in right.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Reclining figure to left, holding cornucopia in left hand and branch in right.
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)