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Coin of Trapezus with bust of Philip II
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–245
Mint: Pontus, Trapezus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 15.25 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.315
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip II to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Mithras on horseback right.
At left, tree; at right altar and column with bird on top.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Mithras on horseback right.
At left, tree; at right altar and column with bird on top.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, March 8, 1967