Silver Drachma, Chios, 133 BCE–88 BCE. 1979.168.20

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1979.168.20

Physical Description

  • Axis: 2

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.89

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 133 BCE - 88 BCE
  • Denomination: Drachma
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: prow

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: sphinx std. l., winged

  • Reverse

    • Type: amphora and migistrate's name

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1979.168.20
  • Lot: 1979.168
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

possible counterfeit

Rights

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

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