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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1947,0406.155
Denomination
hemiobol
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Swan standing, right, with head reverted.
(obverse)
Incuse square, divided diagonally.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
500BC-400BC
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Eion (Macedon - archaic)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
10 o'clock
Weight:
1.13 grammes
Bibliographic references
SNG Copenhagen / Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Royal Collection of coins and medals, Danish National Museum (43 vols)
(177)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bird
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman
Acquisition date
1947
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1947,0406.155