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Coin of Side with bust of Orbiana

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Pamphylia, Side

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 15.63 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.518
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Orbiana right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tyche seated on rocks to left holds branch in right hand.
River god swims at feet to left.
Inscription in Greek.

(please note there are four letters in the obverse inscription that were not read correctly)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection (SNG, von Aulock, no. 4825); purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965