Silver Drachma, Chios, 410 BCE–380 BCE. 1960.170.231

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1960.170.231

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.52
    • Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 410 BCE - 380 BCE
  • Denomination: Drachma
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Sphinx standing left; amphora to left

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΘΕΟΤΤΙΣ
    • Type: Quadripartite incuse square with dots, magistrate's name on dividing band

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1960.170.231
  • Lot: 1960.170
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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