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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with bust of Gallienus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 265–266
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 10.86 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.219
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Homonoia standing left, wearing stephane; right hand raised, left hand holds double cornucopiae.
In field left, inscriptionin Greek for year 13; in field right, palm-branch.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Homonoia standing left, wearing stephane; right hand raised, left hand holds double cornucopiae.
In field left, inscriptionin Greek for year 13; in field right, palm-branch.
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)