Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Amphipolis in Macedonia in about 150 BC
Reference: BMC Macedon p.48 no.46
Die axis: 05
Obverse Description
Head of Poseidon facing right
Reverse Description
Horse trotting to right, above in Greek {AMPHIP O} in exergue, {ITON}, in field in front of head, A
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Amphipolis was on a plateau overlooking the east bank of the river Strymon where it emerged from Lake Cercinitis, about 8 km. from the Aegean Sea.
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), Mr Lincoln, Eugene von Guerard, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 150 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.15. Purchased by Eugene von Guerard from Lincoln of London for 1s. -
Material
Bronze
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Axis
5
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.823 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC Macedon p.49 no.46
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1879. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Macedonia etc., 49 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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