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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2005.198
Title
Obol of Himera, Sicily
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
500 BCE - 483 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Himera (Sicily)
Period
Archaic period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/4618

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Stamped
Dimensions
0.84 g
Die Axis
3
Denomination
obol

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
from B.& H. Kreindler: no provenance given.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. Kraay 291

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of the Leo Mildenberg Estate
Accession Year
2005
Object Number
2005.198
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: hen standing to r., above two pellets (?) or letter? ; border of dots.
Rev.: female bust to right, with hair tied in a bun; border of dots, circular incuse..

Verification Level

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