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Coin of Samos with head of Trajan II Decius
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 249–251
Mint: Asia: Ionia (Islands off), Samos
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 4.91 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.48
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Goddess standing, holding Nike on right hand and cornucopia in left.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Goddess standing, holding Nike on right hand and cornucopia in left.
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)