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Coin of Hadrianothera with bust of Philip I, struck under Aur. Socrates
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–249
Mint: Asia: Mysia, Hadrianothera
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 35.5 mm. Weight: 17.76 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1344
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip I to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor in biga to left, holds Nike with wreath on outstretched right hand. Figure of Tyche on side of biga.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Emperor in biga to left, holds Nike with wreath on outstretched right hand. Figure of Tyche on side of biga.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964