Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Lion

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

late 5th century BCE

Greek; minted in Chersonesus

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the forepart of a lion, leaping right with head turned back and mouth open. The back (reverse) shows a 4 part square, with alternate quarters incused. In one, a dot and an E appear while in the other, an insect.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture: Ancient Roman
Title: Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Lion
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 450 BCE–400 BCE
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam. 1.3 cm; 2.32 g
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.2728
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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