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Contorniate with bust of Homer
Roman
Imperial Period
Mid–late 4th century A.D.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 38 mm. Weight: 26.80 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mary B. Comstock
Accession Number1972.370
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Homer to right.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Surface completely worn away.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Surface completely worn away.
ProvenanceBy 1972: with Münzen und Medaillen AG, Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; March 31, 1972: purchased from Münzen und Medaillen AG by Mary B. Comstock for MFA; gift of Mary B. Comstock to MFA, May 10, 1972