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Coin of Zeugma with bust of Philip II

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–249
Mint: Commagene, Zeugma

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 14.80 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.566
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip II to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with grove in rectangular forecourt.
Draped figure (Zeus?) seated in temple holding sceptre in left hand.
In front, capricorn 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