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Tetradrachm of Aegeae with bust of Tyche
Roman Provincial
Late Republican Period
44–30 B.C.
Mint: Cilicia, Aegeae
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 14.56 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number1997.164
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Tyche to right, wearing walled crown.
Reverse: Athena standing to left, spear and shield in left hand. On her right hand, small Victory reaching up with wreath.
In field at left, club and Greek letters. At right: Greek letter delta. Below: Greek letters to indicate the year 17. Greek inscription around.
Reverse: Athena standing to left, spear and shield in left hand. On her right hand, small Victory reaching up with wreath.
In field at left, club and Greek letters. At right: Greek letter delta. Below: Greek letters to indicate the year 17. Greek inscription around.
Provenance1997, gift of Robert E. Hecht, Jr. and Elizabeth Hecht to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 17, 1997)