Co 1048 (Late Classical-Early Hellenistic chalkous of Sikyon) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
-300
Not before (date)
-333
Comment
Coin dated last third of 4th century BC
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
BMCPeloponnesus Sicyon 158, p. 48
Comparanda
Warren1983, p. 45, Group 5.6d (first series), pl. 7
Preservation comment
Wear: P. Rare, wide marginal chipping; extensive, slight to moderate pitting and flaking.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 55, no. 704 (R. Hohlfelder identified as “Uncertain, Roman Imperial“)
Axis (1-12)
2
Has denomination
Chalkous
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
17.5
Numismatic Mint
Sikyon
Numismatic Weight (g)
2.58
Obverse Description
Dove flying to left, clutching olive branch
Reverse Description
Name of Sicyonian within wreath tied to left (large leaves)
Reverse Inscription
ΘΕΥ (small, even letters)
Belongs to Historical Period
Early Hellenistic (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Classical (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts)
Bird (Visual Motif)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph
Suggested citation
“Co 1048 (Late Classical-Early 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/co1048>