Gold Daric of Nectanebo, Egypt, 359 BC - 343 BC. 1963.268.72

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Obverse: Horse r.

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Reverse: Hieroglyphs meaning "good gold": across, collar with beads (=nub, gold) and downwards, heart and windpipe (=nefer, good).

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight: 8.43
- Diameter: 19

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 359 BC
- To Date: 343 BC
Denomination: Daric
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Gold
Authority
- Authority: Nectanebo
Geographic
- Region: Egypt

References

Reference: SNG Berry 1459

Administrative History

Identifier: 1963.268.72
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Acquired From: Burton Y. Berry Collection

Notes

Dates are speculative, based on Jenkins in NC 1955 pp. 148-150.

Rights

License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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