Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Eleusis in Attica in circa 250 BC
Reference: BMC Attica p.112 no.1
Sear 2574
Die axis: 09
Obverse Description
Triptolemos (favorite of the goddess Demeter) seated in winged car drawn by serpents to left
Reverse Description
Boar standing to right within a wreath of corn, in exergue in Greek: ELEGSI (Eleusi)
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Eleusius was the centre of the Eleusian mysteries which related to the cult of Demeter.
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 250 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Coin found in NGV Safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Material
Bronze
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Axis
9
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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
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.756 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear 2574 BMC Attica p.112 no.1
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1888. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Attica, Megaris, Aegina., 112 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 241 Pages
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