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Coin - Arpi, Apulia, Italy, circa 250 BC
Reg. No: NU 2023
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- Summary:
- Coin issued by Arpi, Apulia, Italy, Ancient Greek States, circa 250 BC
Minted by Arpi - Statement Of Significance:
- The city of Arpi was of great significance from pre-historic times until damaged in the Second Punic War followed by the spread of Malaria. It issued coins in the Greek style in both silver and copper. This coin features a profile head of the Greek god Zeus and an image of the Calydonian (Kalydonian) Boar, a monster in Greek mythology killed after being hunted by Olympian heroes. Calydon was situated in western Greece, north of the Gulf of Patras. The boar was released by the goddess Artemis as a punishment after her name was omitted from the annual sacrifices by King Oeneus. It destroyed the countryside until the best hunters in Greece were sent for.
For the story of the boar and hunt see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calydonian_boar - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 8.197 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | boars |
| Themes this item is part of: | Eugene von Guerard, Artist (1811-1901), Eugene von Guerard Collection, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Ancient Greek States - Apulia |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | circa 250 BC |
| Obverse Description: | Head of Zeus facing left laureate (no legend) |
| Reverse Description: | Boar advancing to right, spear above (but hard to see). Legend in exergue illegible. |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | Arpi, Apulia, Italy, Ancient Greek States, circa 250 BC |
| Previous Collection: | Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880 Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.7. Purchased from Mr Moul of Collingwood, pre 1880 |
| References: |
BMC. Italy p. 130 No. 4 SNG ANS Part 1 Nos 635 - 639 |
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