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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2002,0101.1753
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Macedonian shield, in centre, monogram; dotted border.
(obverse)
Macedonian helmet; outside, oak wreath.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Kingdom of Epirus
Ancient Greece and Rome: Kingdom of Epirus
Authority
Ruler:
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
288BC-284BC
(Issued in either of the two periods.)
274BC-272BC
Production place
Minted in:
Macedon
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
1 o'clock
Weight:
4.47 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
SNG Copenhagen / Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Royal Collection of coins and medals, Danish National Museum (43 vols)
(1195)
(type)
Gaebler 1935 / Die Antiken Münzen von Makedonia und Paionia
(2)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
arms/armour
tree/bush
Associated names
Emblem of:
Macedonia
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Charles A Hersh
Acquisition date
2002
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2002,0101.1753