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Coin of Kingdom of Thrace with head of Rhoemetalces I and small bust of Kotys IV
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
11 B.C.–A.D. 12
Mint: Thrace (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21.5 mm. Weight: 5.28 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.959
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Filleted head of Rhoemetalces I right.
At right, small bust of Kotys IV.
Inscriptions in Greek around and on neck of Rhoemetalces I.
Reverse: Laureate head of Augustus to right. At right, capricorn with globe between forepaws.
Inscription in Greek.
Struck under Rhoemetalces I, 11 B.C. - A.D. 12.
At right, small bust of Kotys IV.
Inscriptions in Greek around and on neck of Rhoemetalces I.
Reverse: Laureate head of Augustus to right. At right, capricorn with globe between forepaws.
Inscription in Greek.
Struck under Rhoemetalces I, 11 B.C. - A.D. 12.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, June 8, 1964