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Coin of Philomelium with head of Gordian III, struck under Cor. Alexander
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Philomelium
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 8.78 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.530
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Gordian III right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: River-god Gallos, recumbent left, holds reed in left hand, cornucopia in right.
At right, inverted vase.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: River-god Gallos, recumbent left, holds reed in left hand, cornucopia in right.
At right, inverted vase.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965