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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1987.32.72
Title
Coin of Lakedaimon
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
50-35 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Lakedaimon (Lakonia)
Period
Hellenistic period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177449

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.67 g
Die Axis
11
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: Λ - Α / Α with circle at apex - ΚΑ monogram

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Grunauer, XVI, Series 6; BCD Pelop 899.2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Rya W. Zobel in memory of Paul Weickert
Accession Year
1987
Object Number
1987.32.72
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Diademed head of Lakedaimon to r. with border of dots

Reverse: Eagle standing to r. with wings closed and inscription across field, border of dots

Verification Level

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