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Coin of Cyme with bust of Senate, struck under Elpis

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–268
Mint: Asia: Aeolis, Cyme

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 5.45 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.870
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of the Senate to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tyche standing, head left, rudder in right hand, cornucopia in left.
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, September 13, 1967