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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1962.98.50
People
Achaean League
Title
Coin of Pallantium, Achaean League
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
100-50 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Arkadia, Pallantion (Arkadia)
Period
Hellenistic period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177215

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.53 g
Die Axis
8
Denomination
hemidrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: Α / Π-Λ / monogram of ΕΥ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. BCD Pelop 1593.2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of David M. Robinson
Accession Year
1962
Object Number
1962.98.50
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus to r. within border of dots

Reverse: Achaean League monogram with inscription above and across. Below, EY monogram and trident. All within laurel wreath.

Verification Level

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