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Coin of Side in alliance with Perga with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Pamphylia, Side and Perga (Alliance)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 37 mm. Weight: 27.71 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number61.1118
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Athena of Side on left, Artemis of Perga on right, dropping incense into conical altar between. Athena wears helmet, long chiton, holds spear in left hand. Artemis, radiate, wears long chiton, long torch in left hand. Pomegranate above.
Inscriptions in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Athena of Side on left, Artemis of Perga on right, dropping incense into conical altar between. Athena wears helmet, long chiton, holds spear in left hand. Artemis, radiate, wears long chiton, long torch in left hand. Pomegranate above.
Inscriptions in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1961: Hans von Aulock Collection; November 6, 1961: purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock for $ 250.00 (this is the total price for 61.1118-1120)