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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1290
Title
Tetradrachm of Maroneia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
400 BCE-350 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Maroneia (Thrace)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/184590

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.65 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: MARW
  • Reverse Inscription: EPI IKESIO

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
As West, p. 139, 94 (same obv. die, symbol called thyrsos); SNGCop (2) 604

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.1290
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Horse rearing l; traces of MARW.
Reverse: Grape vine within linear square; around, magistrate's name; all in incuse square; to l., caduceus.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3620 University Study Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 08/17/2017 - 01/07/2018

Verification Level

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