Co 704 (Middle Hellenistic chalkous of Sikyon) [permalink] [show fewer 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