Co 704 (Middle Hellenistic chalkous of Sikyon) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
-150
Not before (date)
-196
Comment
Coin dated 196-160/50 BC
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
Warren1984, pp. 6-10, Group 8A.3, pl. 1
Preservation comment
Wear: aVF. Extensive, moderate pitting and rare scratching.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 15, no. 57 (R. Hohlfelder)
Axis (1-12)
12
Has denomination
Chalkous
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
14.0
Numismatic Mint
Sikyon
Numismatic Weight (g)
2.28
Obverse Description
Dove flying to left; inscription above tail; no other lettering visible
Obverse Inscription
ΚΛ
Reverse Description
Name of city within wreath tied to right (large, sparse leaves on distinct stem)
Reverse Inscription
ΣΙ (slightly curved bars)
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Hellenistic (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts)
Bird (Visual Motif)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph
Suggested citation
“Co 704 (Middle Hellenistic chalkous of Sikyon).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/co0704>