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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.228
People
Perdikkas II, Greek (r. 451 BCE-413 BCE)
Title
Heavy tetrobol(?) of Perdikkas II of Macedonia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
437/436 BCE-432/431 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia
Period
Classical period, High
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196178

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.07 g
Die Axis
9
Denomination
tetrobol
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: reverse: B(A)
    ANTI*

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. Raymond 203

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.228
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Horse walking r., rider wearing petasus.
Reverse: Lion forepart r., both forepaws visible; above, caduceus r.

Verification Level

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