Summary
A copper coin from the island Melita (modern Malta), c. 50 BC under Roman Rule
Mint: not recorded
Reference: cf Sear Vol.2 p.609 No.6591
Die axis: 03
Obverse Description
Veiled female head facing left
Reverse Description
Tripod with hints of legend at sides (should read MELI - TAS but only the T clear)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 50 BC
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Issued By
Malta, Melita Islands (Malta), Ancient Greek States, circa 50 BC
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880
Purchased from Mr. Moul of Collingwood for 1s. 6d. See catalogue vol.1 p.13. Coin was found in an NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Material
Copper
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Axis
3
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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
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.615 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.609 No.6591 but head left
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 609 Pages
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