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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1076
Title
Tetradrachm of Skione
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
480 BCE-470 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Skione (Macedonia)
Period
Classical period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/186733

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
16.85 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • (not assigned): Overstruck; on reverse can be seen head r. of undertype's obverse.
  • Reverse Inscription: SKIO

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
1.1965.1076
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Protesilaos r. in Attic helmet.
Reverse: SKIO Stern of ship l.; head r. of undertype's obverse can be seen (overstruck).

Subjects and Contexts

  • Ancient Coins

Verification Level

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