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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1440
People
Pyrrhos of Epiros, Greek (319 BCE - 272 BCE)
Title
Octobol of Pyrrhos of Epiros
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
278 BCE-275 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Epiros
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/171092

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.57 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
octobol
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: BASILEOS PYRROU

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
1.1965.1440
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Persephone l.; to r., altar?
Reverse: Athena fighting l.

Verification Level

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