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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1982.95
People
Mausolos, Greek
Title
Tetradrachm of Mausolus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
367-353 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Caria
Period
Classical period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/195989

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
14.25 g
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: MAYSSWLL

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Jonathan H. Kagan
Accession Year
1982
Object Number
1982.95
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing front, wearing chlamys fastened at neck.
Rev.: Zeus Labraundeus standing r., holding labrys and spear.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3440 Middle East, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/21/2023 - 12/11/2023

Verification Level

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