Summary
A copper coin from the town of Aelaesa, Sicily, circa 340 BC
Coinage struck by Timoleon resisting the Carthaginian invasion
Mint: not recorded
Reference: BMC Sicily p.29 No.8
Die axis: 01
Obverse Description
Horse prancing to left (legend off flan) star in field above
Reverse Description
Griffin advancing left, 'cicada' (according to the BMC) below
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Timoleon was a Corinthian who assisted in the liberation of Greek Sicily from 345 BC
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Hall, 16 Jul 1984
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Date Issued
340 BC
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Issued By
Timoleon, Alaesa, Sicily, Ancient Greek States, circa 340 BC
Issued by Timoleon and his allies while resisting the Carthaginian invasion. -
Material
Bronze
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.313 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC. Sicily p.29 cf. No.8
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Sicily., 29 Pages
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