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Coin of Laodicea with bust of Caracalla
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 211–212
Mint: Asia: Phrygia, Laodicea
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 35.5 mm. Weight: 20.37 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.555
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Within wreath, clasped hands and inscription in Greek within wreath.
Uncertain countermark.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Within wreath, clasped hands and inscription in Greek within wreath.
Uncertain countermark.
ProvenanceBy dates unknown: Lord Grantley Collection and R. Cyril Lockett Collection (perhaps Glendining and Co., Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W.1, auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, part 12, February 21-23, 1961, lot 2922, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964