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Coin of Eucarpia with bust of Gordian III

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Eucarpia

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 27.5 mm. Weight: 9.30 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1180
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: City-goddess Eukarpeia, turreted, enthroned left, holds sceptre in left hand, ears of corn in right.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964