1.1965.870: Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1.1965.870

People

Die cut by Kimon, Greek (415 - 400 BCE)

Title

Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

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/188096

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Silver

Metal

AR

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

43.34 g

Die Axis

12

Denomination

decadrachm

Inscriptions and Marks

• Signed: Rev.: KI, on the ampyx.
• Obverse Inscription: [ΑΘΛΑ]
• Reverse Inscription: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ; ΚΙ on ampyx

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

Jongkees 6d (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

1.1965.870

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obv. of 1.1965.868. 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, [ΑΘΛΑ]; border of fine dots. [Artist's signature on exergue line obliterated.]
Rev.: [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ]; head of Arethusa l.; on the ampyx, KI; around, four dolphins; border of fine dots.

Subjects and Contexts

• Ancient Coins

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