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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: 47 mm. Weight: 40.90 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number65.522
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three city goddesses.
In center Laodiceia seated left holding cornucopia and statuette of Zeus Laodikeus.
At left Phrygia stands holding sceptre and two ears of corn.
At right Caria stands holding branch and cornucopia.
Inscriptions in Greek, above, in exergue, at left and at right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three city goddesses.
In center Laodiceia seated left holding cornucopia and statuette of Zeus Laodikeus.
At left Phrygia stands holding sceptre and two ears of corn.
At right Caria stands holding branch and cornucopia.
Inscriptions in Greek, above, in exergue, at left and at right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965