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Coin of Temnus with bust of Tyche

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 117–268
Mint: Asia: Aeolis, Temnus

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 2.46 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.70
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of city goddess to right, wearing turreted crown.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Goddess standing, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)