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Coin of Amphipolis with bust of Gallienus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–268
Mint: Macedonia, Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 12.96 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number66.916
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: City seated left, holding statue of Artemis Tauropolis on right hand.
Fish in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: City seated left, holding statue of Artemis Tauropolis on right hand.
Fish in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, November 9, 1966