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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1197
People
Demetrios I Poliorketes, Greek (r. 306-283 BCE)
Title
Drachm of Demetrios Poliorketes of Macedonia, Tarsos
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
298 BCE-295 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Tarsos (Cilicia)
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/188110

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.14 g
Die Axis
2
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: BASILEWS DEMETRIOU A

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Glendining, 7 March 1957, 34 (part)

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Newell 44

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
1.1965.1197
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Nike l. on prow, blowing trumpet and holding stylis.
Reverse: BASILEWS DEMETRIOU; Poseidon l. with chlamys on l. arm, thrusting trident; l. A; to r., symbol (AI in circle).

Verification Level

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