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Coin of Cotiaeum with bust of Philip I, struck under C. Iulius Quadratus

A.D. 244–249
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 15.86 gm. Die Axis: 11
Bronze

Classification: Numismatics

Culture: Roman Provincial

Mint: Cotiaeum, Asia: Phrygia

Period: Imperial Period

Accession number: 2008.1060

Description: Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust of Philip I to left, holding spear and shield, a Gorgoneion on the shield. Inscription in Greek around. Reverse: Cybele, enthroned to the left, on a cart drawn by two lions. Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.

Provenance/Ownership History: By date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection, Istanbul, Turkey (SNG von Aulock 9 [1964], no. 3786); 1978: with Auctiones A.G., Aeschengraben 14, Basel, Switzerland (Auction 8, June 27-28, 1978, lot 450); 1978: purchased by Cornelius C. Vermeule III at Auctiones AG Auction 8; 2004-2008: lent by Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA (as L-G 115.5.2004); gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, October 22, 2008

Gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III