KC065 (Late Classical hemiobol of Sikyon) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Not after (date)
-325
Not before (date)
-345
Comment
JLR slightly revised Weir 2022 (October 2024). This is a rare coin.
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
Warren1983, pp. 34-36, Group 3.B1, pl. 6
Description
The flan is notably thick.
Preservation comment
Wear: P/G. Slight to moderate, extensive pitting; rounded edges. Scattered small patches of green bronze disease.
Published as
Weir2022, pp. 1124-1125, no. 795, fig. 23.4
Axis (1-12)
7
Has denomination
Hemiobol
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
16.0
Numismatic Mint
Sikyon
Numismatic Weight (g)
5.27
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Apollo with short-cropped hair to right
Reverse Description
Name of city within wreath tied left (straight, thick leaves and berries?)
Reverse Inscription
Large Σ (bent bars)
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Classical (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts)
Apollo (Visual Motif)