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Coin of Carrhae with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Mesopotamia, Carrhae
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.04 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.568
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Crescent above veiled, turreted bust of Tyche left; at left, cult image on pillar.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Crescent above veiled, turreted bust of Tyche left; at left, cult image on pillar.
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