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Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

196-146 BCE

Artist:

Greek; Boeotia

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a Boeotian shield while the back (reverse) shows the upper part of an ornamental trident.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Greek

Title

Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield

Place

Ancient Greece (Minted in)

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196 BCE–146 BCE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Reverse: B*IΩTΩN

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1920.2801

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