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Coin of Side with bust of Orbiana
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 225–227
Mint: Pamphylia, Side
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30.5 mm. Weight: 13.70 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number66.822
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Orbiana right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Poseidon standing, head left, trident in left hand, hippocamp on right.
Dolphin by his left foot.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Poseidon standing, head left, trident in left hand, hippocamp on right.
Dolphin by his left foot.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, October 11, 1966