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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.53
People
Alexander III, the Great, Greek (r. 336-323 BCE Babylon)
Title
Stater of Alexander III, "Amphipolis"
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
330 - 320 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Amphipolis (Macedonia)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/142238

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.73 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
stater

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Purchase from the dealer.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Price 172

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ancient Art Acquisitions Fund
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.53
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Athenawearing Corinthian helmet
Reverse: Nike standing left, holding style and wreath; in field left: trident head

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2400 French/Italian/Spanish, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/10/2018 - 02/06/2019

Verification Level

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