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Coin of Germanicia Caesarea with head of Lucius Verus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 161–169
Mint: Commagene, Germanicia Caesarea

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 9.77 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.525
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Lucius Verus left.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tyche seated on rock left holding ears of corn in right hand, left hand on rock. Below, rivergod swimming.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965