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Tridrachm of Caesarea with bust of Commodus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 177–180
Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 26.5 mm. Weight: 10.27 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number60.1437
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped, cuirassed bust of young Commodus right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three ears of corn on garlanded altar.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Three ears of corn on garlanded altar.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia 3, Pa.; December 14, 1960: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for
$ 1,085.00 (this is the total price of 60.1435-60.1438)
$ 1,085.00 (this is the total price of 60.1435-60.1438)