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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1245
People
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
  • 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
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Descriptions

Description
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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