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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1551
Title
Obol of Locri Opuntii
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
340-330 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Lokris Opuntii (Lokris)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180145

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.63 g
Die Axis
not assignable
Denomination
obol
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Λ Ο - Κ Ρ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. BCD Lokris 89-91

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1551
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Amphora with bunch of grapes hanging over l. handle and ivy leaf over r.
Reverse: Stylized star of 16 rays with centre pellet in linear circle. All in dotted circle.

Verification Level

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