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Coin of Ephesus in alliance with Miletus with bust of Marcus Aurelius
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 161–165
Mint: Asia: Ionia, Ephesus and Miletus (Alliance)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 36.5 mm. Weight: 19.95 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number67.874
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Cult statues of Ephesian Artemis and Apollo of Didyma facing front.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Cult statues of Ephesian Artemis and Apollo of Didyma facing front.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, September 13, 1967