Coin: Hemidrachm, Sicyon

1981.04.0004

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Artifact Identification Coin: Hemidrachm, Sicyon   (1981.04.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical Period
Date 380 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.58 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.20 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 2.76 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Hemidrachm from Sicyon in the northern Peloponnesus in Greece. It was struck in the early 4th century BCE. The obverse is a chimaera, a mythical beast with the head of a lion that breathed fire, body of a goat, and tail of a snake. The chimaera is said to be the offspring of the Lion of Nemea and the Hydra of Lerna, two districts that adjoin Sicyon. The chimaera was slain by Bellerophon riding the winged horse Pegasus. The reverse is a dove in flight. Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, was worshipped at Sicyon and the dove is sacred to her.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous Gift
Reproduction No, fine

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