Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Athens in Attica in the period 280 - 83 BC
Mint: Athens
Reference: BMC Attica p.84 no.578
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Head of a Gorgon facing
Reverse Description
Athena advancing to right brandishing spear and extending something, perhaps an olive wreath, in her left hand, in Greek {A THE}
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
220-83 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Place Used
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Material
Bronze
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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
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.914 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
BMC Attica p.84 no.578
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1888. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Attica, Megaris, Aegina., 84 Pages
