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Coin of Smyrna with bust of Gallienus, struck under M. Aurelius Sextus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 260–268
Mint: Asia: Ionia, Smyrna
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 5.35 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number63.1109
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Roma, helmeted, seated left, holds temple on right hand, spear in left.
Shield beside spear.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Roma, helmeted, seated left, holds temple on right hand, spear in left.
Shield beside spear.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; September 18, 1963: purchased by MFA from Robert E. Hecht, Jr.