Harvard Art Museums > 1.1965.869: Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon (Signed by Kimon) , 1.1965.869,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 24, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/187474. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1.1965.869 People Signed by Kimon, Greek (415 - 400 BCE) Title Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon Classification Coins Work Type coin Date 405 -400 BCE Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Syracuse (Sicily) Period Classical period, Late Culture Greek Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/187474 Physical Descriptions Medium Silver Metal AR Technique Struck Dimensions 43.3 g Die Axis 6 Denomination decadrachm Inscriptions and Marks Signed: Rev.: K, on ampyx; KIMON on dolphin below. Obverse Inscription: ΚΙΜΩΝ Reverse Inscription: Κ on ampyx; ΚΙΜΩΟΝ on dolphin below Provenance Recorded Ownership History [Hirsch, Munich, “sale XXXII,” November 14-15, 1912, lot 307]. Clarence S. Bement [1], Philadelphia (by 1923), sold; [through Naville, Geneva, “Bement sale,” January 28, 1924, lot 511]. Albert Gallatin [2]. Arthur Stone Dewing [3], Cambridge, MA (from 1944), lent; to Fogg Art Museum (from 1965) 1. Clarence S. Bement (1843-1923) 2. Albert Gallatin (1880-). “Gallatin collection,” according to Dewing’s inventory card. 3. Arthur Stone Dewing (1880-1971). Bought on January 21, 1944 according to Dewing’s inventory card. State, Edition, Standard Reference Number Standard Reference Number Jongkees 3q 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 1.1965.869 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Obv. Quadriga l., driven by male charioteer holding long crop; above, Nike flying r. to crown the charioteer; in exergue, on stepped base, panoply, consisting of cuirass, shield, greaves and helmet; on the lower step, [ATHLA]; border of fine dots. Die of 1.1965.868. Rev.: head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; signature on the K and on the dolphin below; border of fine dots. Subjects and Contexts Ancient Coins Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
