Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Athens in Attica in the period 117-161 AD. Minted by Athens, Under Roman rule. Themistokles, depicted on the reverse of this coin was an Athenian democratic statesman.
Obverse Description
Bust of Athena right
Reverse Description
Themistokles in military dress holding a wreath and trophy stands in a galley, an owl sits on the prow in front of him.
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
117-161 AD
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Issued By
Athens, Attica, Ancient Greek States, 117-161 AD
Bronze struck in the Imperial era, BMC associates this series with the reigns of Hadrian and Antoninus Pius. -
Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.19. Part of a group acquired by Eugene von Guerard from von Haast of New Zealand. This coin was found in the NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Person Depicted
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
8
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2 mm (Depth), 26 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.266 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
BMC. Attica p.108 no.785
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1888. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Attica, Megaris, Aegina., 108 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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