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Coin of Cydonia with head of Domitian, struck under Neocydus Tharsa
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 81–96
Mint: Crete, Cydonia
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 29.5 mm. Weight: 18.01 gm. Die Axis: 10
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number66.928
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Domitian to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding two sheaves of wheat and scepter.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding two sheaves of wheat and scepter.
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, November 9, 1966