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Coin of Attalea with bust of Marcus Aurelius
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 147–161
Mint: Pamphylia, Attalea
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Weight: 10.84 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.623
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped, cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: In tetrastyle temple, statue of Athena with spear in left hand, Victory on right.
At left, owl; at right, shield.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: In tetrastyle temple, statue of Athena with spear in left hand, Victory on right.
At left, owl; at right, shield.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA