about ancient nomos
Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Greek, Phokaia – 440 BC
Phokaia, Ionia
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena facing left wearing earring and crested Attic helmet adorned with visor and Pegasus on the bowl.
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.
LEGEND SYMBOLS
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing left wearing earring and crested Attic helmet adorned with visor and Pegasus on the bowl; below, small seal left. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION COMING SOON
The historical information for the above Greek electrum gold hekte exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
Thank you for your patience and for visiting ANAM.
DOCUMENTATION
Value: Hekte (one-sixth stater). Metal: EL electrum. Weight: 2.55 grams. Mint: Phokaia, Ionia. Date: 478-387 BC.
Attribution: Bodenstedt 91; SNG Aulock 2131-2; SNG Copenhagen 1028; Boston MFA 1914 and 1927-8; Photo courtesy CNG, LLC.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution