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Coin of Perga with bust of Lucius Verus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 161–169
Mint: Pamphylia, Perga
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 25.54 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number61.1133
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Lucius Verus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Distyle temple with fluted Ionic columns, eagle in pediment, containing simulacrum of Pergaean Artemis in center, on each side of which, sphinx on pedestal.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Distyle temple with fluted Ionic columns, eagle in pediment, containing simulacrum of Pergaean Artemis in center, on each side of which, sphinx on pedestal.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1961: with Dr. Hugo Weissmann, 96 Charles Street, Boston, Mass.; November 8, 1961: purchased by MFA from Dr. Hugo Weissmann for $ 875- (this is the total price for 61.1130–61.1135)