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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2785
Title
Obol of Kyrene
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
322 BCE-314 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Cyrene (Cyrenaica)
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/170009

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.84 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
obol
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: XAI

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG Cop 1213; M 63; N 114

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2785
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Head of Zeus Ammon l.
Rev.: Female head slightly turned r. with single pendant earring, dotted circle.

Verification Level

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