Summary
A copper coin from the island Melita (modern Malta), c. 50 BC under Roman Rule
Mint: not recorded
Reference: Sear Vol.2 p.609 No.6592
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Veiled female head facing left
Reverse Description
Curile chair with Latin legend around: C.ARRVNTA [VS BALB PRO P]
Edge Description
Plain
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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 "Cut.S.S." 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
12
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.126 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.609 No.6592
[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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