Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: KC104 (Early Roman obol of Athens)

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Type: Inventoried Object
Not after (date): 149
Not before (date): 120
Comment: Coin dated 120s-140s CE.
Logical part of: Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification: Coin
Comparanda: AgoraXXVI 202, pp. 133-134, pl. 17 (J. H. Kroll)
Published as: Weir2022, p. 1120, no. 781, fig. 23.1
Axis (1-12): 12
Has denomination: Obol
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 15.0
Numismatic Mint: Athens
Numismatic Weight (g): 4.43
Obverse Description: Helmeted bust of Athena to left
Reverse Description: Flaming cylindrical altar on wide base with olive tree to right; within dotted border
Reverse Inscription: Α–Θ–[Η]
Belongs to Historical Period: Early Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts): Athena/Minerva (Visual Motif)
Has visual motif (depicts): Religious Symbol or Object (Visual Motif)
Suggested citation: “KC104 (Early Roman obol of Athens).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kc104>