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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1986.528.188
Title
Obol of Arcadia, Kleitor?
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
480-465 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Arkadia, Kleitor (Arkadia)
Period
Classical period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177897

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.95 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
obol

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. BCD Pelop 1397

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
Accession Year
1986
Object Number
1986.528.188
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Zeus Lykaios seated l. on throne holding scepter in l. hand and with eagle flying off r. hand

Reverse: Head of Kallisto to l. in incuse square; possible mark behind head

Verification Level

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