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Coin of Temnus with bust of Zeus Akraios
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–259
Mint: Asia: Aeolis, Temnus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.02 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of John F. Dixon
Accession Number47.89
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Zeus Akraios, right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Homer seated right, holding in outstretched left hand a scroll.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Homer seated right, holding in outstretched left hand a scroll.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceAbout 1886: John F. Dixon Collection (received by him in change as a penny); January 9, 1947: gift of John F. Dixon to MFA