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Coin of Anazarbus with bust of Commodus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 178–180
Mint: Cilicia, Anazarbus

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 20.5 mm. Weight: 5.52 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1403
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Commodus right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Prize wreath.
Inscription in Greek around and within wreath.
InscriptionsSee attached media
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964