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Coin of Daldis with bust of Gordian III, struck under L. Aur. Hephaestion
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Asia: Lydia, Daldis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 49.5 mm. Weight: 32.39 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1983.226
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three figures reclining beneath trees in center.
At left, temple with horse below.
At right,winged figure above and uncertain figure below.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three figures reclining beneath trees in center.
At left, temple with horse below.
At right,winged figure above and uncertain figure below.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1983: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., 342 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212 (Numismatic Fine Arts Auction 12, March 23-24, 1983, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, lot 389); purchased at Numismatic Fine Arts auction on behalf of MFA by Jeffrey Spier, P.O. Box 1082, Radio City Station, New York, NY 10101; purchased by MFA from Jeffrey Spier, May 11, 1983