Summary
A silver didrachm (or stater) coin from the town of Poseidonia in Lucania, Italy circa 480-400 BC
Mint: Poseidonia
Obverse Description
Poseidon, naked but for draped arms, advancing right and hurling a trident; in front in Greek letters, POS
Reverse Description
Bull advancing left; above retrograde in Greek: POMES
Edge Description
Plain
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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 450 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.8. Purchased by Eugene von Guerard from Mr Lincoln of London for 7 shillings. -
Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.569 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
BMC. Italy 26 cf SNG Corpus Christi Part 1 no.193 - 195 Sear 424
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1873. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Italy., 268 Pages
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 48 Pages
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