Silver Drachma, Chios, 133 BCE–88 BCE. 1968.57.101

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.4

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 133 BCE - 88 BCE
• Denomination: Drachma
• Material: Silver
• Symbol: caduceus;grape cluster

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Chios
  • Region: Islands off Ionia

• Obverse

  • Type: sphinx std. l., winged

• Reverse

  • Type: amphora and migistrate's name

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1968.57.101
• Lot: 1968.57
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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