Summary
A copper coin from the island Cossura (now called Pantelleria it lies between Africa and Sicily) under Roman rule, circa 50 BC
Reference: Sear Vol.2 p.608 No.6581
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Crude female head facing right wearing Egyptian headress and being crowned from behind by Nike; counterstamp; REG in field at right
Reverse Description
Within wreath COSSVRA
Edge Description
Plain
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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
Cossura, Ancient Greek States, 275-212 BC
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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.13. This coin was found in the NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. Purchased by Eugene von Guerard from Mr Friedlander of Berlin for 1 shillings 6 pence. -
Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.033 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.608 No.6581
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 608 Pages
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