Coin Item Number: 2189/291 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cast reproduction imitating a coin of Eumenes II, 197-159 B.C. Obverse: Head of Philetaerus, right facing, wearing laurel wreath and diadem entwined. Reverse: Athena wearing a crested helmet, chiton and peplos, seated left on a seat, her outstretched right arm crowning the inscription; spear resting at her right side, left arm resting on shield placed behind her; above the shield, there is a bow.
Item History
- Made in Greece ?
- 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
- 2189/291
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 0.453 cm, diameter 2.754 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
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0291