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Coin of Prusa-ad-Olympum with bust of Trebonianus Gallus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 251–254
Mint: Bithynia, Prusa-ad-Olympum

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.10 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.342
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Poseidon stands right, left foot on prow, holding dolphin on left hand, trident in right.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, March 8, 1967