Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Athens in Attica in the period 117-161 AD
Under Roman rule
Mint: Athens
Reference: BMC Attica p.96 no.693
Die axis: 01
Obverse Description
Bust of Athena facing right wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse Description
Athena standing facing (her head is missing on this coin), she rests a spear on an olive tree on left and a shield on the ground on right. Around in Greek, {ATHEN AION}
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. -
Deity Depicted
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
1
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Width), 5.313 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
BMC. Attica p.96 no.693
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1888. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Attica, Megaris, Aegina., 96 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
