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Coin of Side with bust of Trajan II Decius

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 249–251
Mint: Pamphylia, Side

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 15.29 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1222
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius to right.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in right field.
Reverse: Apollo to right shooting at serpent, Pytho.
At left, tripod. At right, cave at Delphi with two nymphs.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964