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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1109
People
Philip II of Macedonia, Greek (r. 359-336 BCE)
Title
Obol of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
345 BCE-336 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Pella (Macedonia)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/186380

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.7 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
obol

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Acq. Spink, 1958

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Le Rider 6a (this coin)

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
1.1965.1109
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Apollo r., laureate.
Reverse: Thunderbolt; below, lion's head facing.

Verification Level

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