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Coin of Mallus with bust of Hostilian
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 251
Mint: Cilicia, Mallus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 19.23 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mary B. Comstock
Accession Number68.578
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right. SVALENOCTILMECQVINTVMC
Reverse: Tyche seated, head left, between two vexilla, two rivergods swimming at her feet.
MALL O CO LON[IA] On vexilla: S C
Reverse: Tyche seated, head left, between two vexilla, two rivergods swimming at her feet.
MALL O CO LON[IA] On vexilla: S C
InscriptionsSee attached media
ProvenanceBy 1968: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; September 1, 1968: purchased from Robert E. Hecht, Jr. by Mary B. Comstock for MFA; gift of Mary B. Comstock to MFA, September 11, 1968