Silver didrachm of Perseus, Macedon, 178 BC - 168 BC. 1956.86.1

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 8.26
  • Diameter (in mm): 24.2

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 178 BC - 168 BC
• Denomination: didrachm
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Perseus
  • • Dynasty: Antigonid Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia

• Geographic

  • Region: Macedon

• Obverse

  • Deity: Perseus

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Jannina environs, 1935 (IGCH 235) (?)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1956.86.1
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• "No certain connection with the find"--note at IGCH entry.

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States