Coin Item Number: 2189/286 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A cast reproduction coin of base metal, imitating a coin of Alexander III (the Great), 336-323. Obverse: head of Heracles, right facing, wearing a lion skin. Reverse: Zeus seated left facing on a throne without a back, holding an eagle and a sceptre.
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
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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0286