Obverse: Laureate head of Lucius Verus left. Inscription in Greek. Reverse: Tyche seated on rock left holding ears of corn in right hand, left hand on rock. Below, rivergod swimming. Inscription in Greek. (see media screen for Greek inscriptions)
Provenance
By date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, May 12, 1965
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Roman Provincial, Imperial Period, A.D. 161–169
Mint
Germanicia Caesarea, Commagene
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 9.77 gm. Die Axis: 12
Accession Number
65.525
Medium or Technique
Bronze