Tetradrachm from Clarentza | Yale University Art Gallery

449–393 B.C.

On view, 1st floor, Ancient Art

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 17.17 g, 5:00, 25 mm
Credit Line: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001
Accession Number: 2001.87.575
Geography: Made in Clarentza, Peloponnese
Culture: Greek
Period: 5th century B.C.
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Head of Athena helmeted r., helmet adorned with three olive leaves and floral scroll.

Reverse Description: Owl standing r., head facing; behind, olive-spray and crescent; to r., ATHE [Gk.].

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., by 2001; transferred to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

Object copyright

Additional information

coins, money, tetradrachms

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