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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2004.27
People
Demetrios I of Baktria, Greek (r. c. 200-190 BCE)
Title
Obol of Demetrios of Baktria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
200 - 190 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Baktria
Culture
Graeco-Bactrian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/57572

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.69 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
obol

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Bop. class 3B pl. 5, p165

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney and Ancient Art Acquisitions Funds
Accession Year
2004
Object Number
2004.27
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
Permissions

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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of ruler crowned with elephant head, drapery on right shoulder
Reverse: Young Herakles crowning himself with right hand

Exhibition History

  • Gods in Color: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/22/2007 - 01/20/2008

Verification Level

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