Summary
1/2 Obol issued by Campania, Italy, Ancient Greek States, circa 350 BC
Mint not recorded
Obverse Description
Head of water-nymph facing with long hair
Reverse Description
Lion advancing towards the left with snake in exergue
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The BMC catalogue lists this coin as being from and uncertain town in Campania. Von Guerard lists it as an issue from Phistelia. By weight, it is a 1/2 Obol.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Lincoln, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 350 BC
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Issued By
Phistelia, Campania, Italy, Ancient Greek States, circa 350 BC
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880
Purchased from London coin dealer Lincoln for 1s 3d. Pre 1880. In Vol.1 p.6 of catalogue. -
Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
10 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.389 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC.Italy p.129 Nos 1-8 "Uncertain of Camapnia" SNG ANS Part 1, Nos. 581 - 593
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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