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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, Boeotia – 364 BC
Thebes
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Oval Boeotian shield with two semicircular openings on either side.
Reverse: Fluted Amphora with two handles; Magistrate name across field.
LEGEND SYMBOLS
Obv: Oval Boeotian military shield with two semicircular openings on either side. Rev: Fluted upright Amphora with two handles; (E)Π-ΠA across field; all within incuse circle.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Stater. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 12.22 grams. Mint: Thebes, Boeotia with Epaminondas as Magistrate. Date: 364-362 BC.
Attribution: R.G. Hepworth, “Epaminondas Coinage” 10th INC Proceedings, pl. 3,2; BCD Boeotia 540 (rare example); Hepworth 34; Head, Boeotia page 64; SNG Lockett, 1755.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution