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Coin of Thyatira with bust of Severus Alexander
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Asia: Lydia, Thyatira
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 6.99 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.550
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Wolf and Twins to right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Wolf and Twins to right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: said to be with Glendining & Co., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W.1 (auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, February 21-23, 1961, lot 2911, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964