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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Di-Obol with Head of Lion
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Di-Obol with Head of Lion

AAT Object Form/Functioncoins (money)
Possible OriginMiletus, Turkey, Asia
CultureGreek
PeriodArchaic
Datelate 6th Century BCE
MediumSilver
Credit LineGift of H. Burke Nicholson, Jr.
Dimensions3/8 x 3/8 in. (1 x 1 cm)
Object number2005.078.008
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, September 9, 2013 - April 28, 2014
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, July 2014 - Present
ProvenanceEx coll. Hammond Burke Nicholson, Jr. (1917-2007), Atlanta, Georgia, purchased from Spink & Son, Ltd., London, England.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art