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Coin of Seleucia-ad-Calycadnum with bust of Julia Domna

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 193–217
Mint: Cilicia, Seleucia-ad-Calycadnum

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 6.53 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1421
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Julia Domna right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Europa on bull to right. Eros at right.
Below a protome of a seagod (Oceanus ?) with dolphin on left hand, rudder (?) in right.
Inscription in Greek.
InscriptionsSee attached media
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964