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Coin of Tomis with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Moesia, Tomis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 26.5 mm. Weight: 11.04 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number66.915
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Serapis standing, cornucopia on left arm, phiale in right hand over lighted altar.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Serapis standing, cornucopia on left arm, phiale in right hand over lighted altar.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, November 9, 1966