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Coin of Ephesus in alliance with Alexandria with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Asia: Ionia and Egypt, Ephesus and Alexandria (Alliance)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 12.88 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.873
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Sarapis seated left, scepter in left hand, cult statue of Ephesian Artemis on right. Cerberus to left at his feet.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Sarapis seated left, scepter in left hand, cult statue of Ephesian Artemis on right. Cerberus to left at his feet.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
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