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Tetradrachm of Alexandria with bust of Salonina
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 264–265
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Billon
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 10.95 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.237
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Salonina to right, wearing stephane.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Elpis standing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt of chiton with her left.
In field at left, palm; in field at right, inscription for year 12.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Elpis standing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt of chiton with her left.
In field at left, palm; in field at right, inscription for year 12.
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)