Silver drachm of Piraeus, Athens, 315 BC - 295 BC. 1956.87.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.87.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 9

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.09
    • Diameter (in mm): 15.7

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 315 BC - 295 BC
  • Denomination: drachm
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: head of Athena r. in crested Athenian helmet
    • Deity: Athena

Findspot Description

References

  • Reference: IGCH,127
  • Reference: MN,7
  • Citation: Thompson, ANSMN 7,1

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.87.1
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Hoard of Athenian fractions from Piraeus; See ANSMN 7. pp. 1-5, for list of these; each accession coin number corresponds to the catalogue number.

Rights

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

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