1.1965.1245: Stater of Koson, King of the Getae, Scythia
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.1245
- People
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Koson, Scythian (died 29 BCE)
- Title
- Stater of Koson, King of the Getae, Scythia
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 40 BCE-30 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Scythia
- Period
- Hellenistic period, Late
- Culture
- Scythian
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/187849
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.28 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- stater
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: KOSWN
Provenance
- Recorded Ownership History
- Helbing, 31 January 1930, 224
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
- 1.1965.1245
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Three men in togas walking l., the first and last carrying axes; to l., symbol (B with small k below).
Reverse: Eagle standing l. on scepter, holding wreath.
Verification Level
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