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Coin of Perga with bust of Gallienus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–268
Mint: Pamphylia, Perga
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 11.90 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1215
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Star divides inscription.
Inscriptions in Greek at right and around.
Reverse: Distyle temple within which cult statue of Artemis of Perga flanked by star on left and crescent on right. Uncertain object (flaming torch ?) each side at feet.
Inscriptions in Greek around, in pediment, and on architrave.
Star divides inscription.
Inscriptions in Greek at right and around.
Reverse: Distyle temple within which cult statue of Artemis of Perga flanked by star on left and crescent on right. Uncertain object (flaming torch ?) each side at feet.
Inscriptions in Greek around, in pediment, and on architrave.
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964