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Coin of Berytus with bust of Macrinus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 217–218
Mint: Syria, Berytus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 10.82 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.780
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right. IMPMOPSEMACRINOAVG
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple within which stands figure of Astarte being crowned by Nike standing on column. In pediment, shield.
COLIV LA [VGFEL] in ex.: B ER
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple within which stands figure of Astarte being crowned by Nike standing on column. In pediment, shield.
COLIV LA [VGFEL] in ex.: B ER
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Lord Grantley Collection; by date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & Co. Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1 (auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, part XII, February 21-23, 1961, lot 3003, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 11, 1968