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Coin of Byblus with bust of Macrinus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 217–218
Mint: Syria, Byblus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 9.09 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number63.1412
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Macrinus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Isis Pharia, standing on raft right, holds inflated sail with both hands.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Isis Pharia, standing on raft right, holds inflated sail with both hands.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & C., Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1 (auction of the Lockett Collection, part 12, February 21-23, 1961, lot 3003, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, September 18, 1963