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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1327
Title
Drachm of Thasos
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
404 BCE-340 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Thasos (Thrace)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/185901

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.67 g
Die Axis
8
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: THASION

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
West, p. 35, 8a (this coin). As Le Rider 15, 19 and 24.

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
1.1965.1327
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of bearded Dionysos l., wearing ivy wreath.
Reverse: Herakles kneeling r., drawing bow; to r., astragalos; all in linear square within incuse square.

Verification Level

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