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Coin of Sardis with bust of Philip I
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–249
Mint: Asia: Lydia, Sardis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 8.13 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.548
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip I to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Herakles, club over left shoulder, drags humped bull right.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Herakles, club over left shoulder, drags humped bull right.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964