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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with bust of Gallienus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 261–262
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 10.5 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.184
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, wearing paludamentum.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Eagle standing left, wreath in beak, with transverse palm behind.
Inscription in Greek.to left, upwards, and in right field letter for year 9.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Eagle standing left, wreath in beak, with transverse palm behind.
Inscription in Greek.to left, upwards, and in right field letter for year 9.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)