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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1298
Title
Tetradrachm of Maroneia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
after 146 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Maroneia (Thrace)
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/184890

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
16.52 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: DIONYSOU SWTEROS MARWNITWN

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNGCop (2) 642

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
1.1965.1298
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Head of young Dionysos to r., wearing ivy wreath and mitra
Rev.: Young Dionysos standing facing l., naked, holding grapes in r. hand, two spears on left arm and panther skin around it; to l., symbol (MT fused joined to E).

Verification Level

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