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Obverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian right. Inscription in Greek around. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple, within which cult statue of Hera, facing. Inscription in Greek around. (see media screen for Greek inscriptions)
Provenance
By 1962: with Münzen und Medaillen, A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; May 9, 1962: purchased by MFA from Münzen und Medaillen, A.G. for $ 1,221.00 (this is the total cost for 62.364–62.462)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Roman Provincial, Imperial Period, A.D. 253–260
Mint
Samos, Asia: Ionia (Islands off)
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 7.11 gm. Die Axis: 5
Accession Number
62.438
Medium or Technique
Bronze