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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1143
Title
Hemidrachm of Argos
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
490-450 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Argos (Argolis)
Period
Classical period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181293

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
triobol

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. BCD Pelop 1016

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1143
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Forepart of wolf to l.

Reverse: Alpha within incuse square; two square incuses above; pellet before alpha's cross bar

Verification Level

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