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Coin of Kingdom of Bithynia with head of Apollo, struck under Prousias I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 228–180 B.C.
Mint: Bithynia (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Weight: 10.84 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.618
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Apollo to left.
Reverse: Athena, winged, to left, crowning king's name with wreath in right hand.
Monogram at left and inscriptions in Greek at left and right.
Reverse: Athena, winged, to left, crowning king's name with wreath in right hand.
Monogram at left and inscriptions in Greek at left and right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA