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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: 33 mm. Weight: 13.40 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.401
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Aurelian right.
IMP.C.S.L.DOM.AVRELIANO
Reverse: Ephesian Artemis standing facing with sceptre topped by bird in each hand. Deer at left and right.
COL.I.A.G.F.CREMNE

(see scan for dots between letters and the unclear letter in the reverse inscription)
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Münzen und Medaillen, A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; May 9, 1962: purchased by MFA from Münzen und Medaillen, A.G. for $ 1,221.00 (this is the total cost for 62.364–62.462)