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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
EH,p357.13.Aet
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of Atalanta r., wearing causia, hair loose.
(obverse)
Boar at bay r.; above, spear-head r.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Aetolian League
Ancient Greece and Rome: Aetolian League
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
279BC-168BC
Production place
Minted in:
Aetolia
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
8 o'clock
Weight:
4.350 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC Greek (Thessaly) / Catalogue of Greek coins: Thessaly to Aetolia
(p197.30)
Hawkins 1837 / Greek Acquisitions prior to 1837
Location
Not on display
Subjects
deity
animal
symbol
Associated names
Representation of:
Atalanta
Acquisition date
1837
(before)
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
EH,p357.13.Aet
C&M catalogue number
GC6 (BMC Greek (Thessaly))
(197)
(30)