Coin Item Number: 2189/290 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cast reproduction imitating a coin from Amphipolis. Obverse: Macedonian shield, in the centre of which, there is a bust of Artemis Tauropolos, right facing, draped and wearing earring and stephane; at her shoulder, there are a bow and a quiver. Reverse: Wreath of oak leaves, an inscription within, and a thunderbolt to the left.
Item History
- Made in Greece ? during 159 BCE
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/290
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 0.313 cm, diameter 3.326 cm
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 159 BCE
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0290