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Coin of Cremna with bust of Aurelian

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 270–275
Mint: Pisidia, Cremna

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 17.23 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1246
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right. IMP.C.S.L.DO.M.AVRELIANO
Reverse: Fortuna standing, head left, sceptre in left hand, holds bust of Aurelian (?) on right hand. Right foot on upper part of rivergod (?) rising out of ground.
Griffin with forepaw on wheel faces left beside sceptre.
FORTVNAC O LCREMN
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964