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Hemidrachm
Hemidrachm
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Hemidrachm

Artist/Culture
Artist/Culture
Artist/Culture
Artist/Culture
Date480–350 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions35 gm (1.2 oz)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1912.117
Descriptionobv. Forepart of lion,l., with head turned back

rev. Incuse square divided into two quarters, two raised, two sunk with a pellet in each
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y. (1911); Olcott List #65; Plan #A-9.
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