Silver Didrachm, Chios, 490 BCE–480 BCE. 1979.168.18

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1979.168.18

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.8
    • Diameter (in mm): 16

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 490 BCE - 480 BCE
  • Denomination: Didrachm
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Sphinx standing left; amphora in left field.

  • Reverse

    • Type: Quadripartite incuse square

References

  • Citation: SNGBYB.1092
  • Citation: Hardwick.1991.39
  • Reference: SNGBYB.1092

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1979.168.18
  • Lot: 1979.168
  • 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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