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Coin of Side with bust of Caracalla
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 211–217
Mint: Pamphylia, Side
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 14.79 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.778
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of emperor at left above altar.
At right, Ares stands, head left, spear in right hand.
In field at left, inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of emperor at left above altar.
At right, Ares stands, head left, spear in right hand.
In field at left, 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, December 11, 1968