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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1866,1201.2177
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of young Herakles r., wearing lion-skin.
(obverse)
Prow of galley r.
(reverse)
Authority
Magistrate:
Sostratus
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
229BC-48BC
Production place
Minted in:
Corcyra
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
9 o'clock
Weight:
4.570 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC Greek (Thessaly) / Catalogue of Greek coins: Thessaly to Aetolia
(p150.530)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
boat/ship
Associated names
Representation of:
Herakles/Hercules
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
James Woodhouse
Acquisition date
1866
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1866,1201.2177
C&M catalogue number
GC6 (BMC Greek (Thessaly))
(150)
(530)