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Coin of Zeugma with bust of Philip II
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–249
Mint: Commagene, Zeugma
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 14.80 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.566
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip II to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with grove in rectangular forecourt.
Draped figure (Zeus?) seated in temple holding sceptre in left hand.
In front, capricorn right.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with grove in rectangular forecourt.
Draped figure (Zeus?) seated in temple holding sceptre in left hand.
In front, capricorn right.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964