Head of the goddess Tyche, the daughter of the Greek god Zeus and the protector of the city of Amman and the Roman emperor. It was believed that she would bring good fortune to the city of Philadelphia. This image of her was found on many coins found in the Roman city of Jerash. From Amman Citadel, modern-day Amman, Jordan Hashimite Kingdom, c. 250 CE.
Jordan Archaeological Museum, Amman.
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