Coin Depicting Silphium Plant

INV-9685

480-435 BCE

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Date

480-435 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

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

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front of this coin depicts a Silphium plant.

On the back the bearded god Zeus Ammon faces right.

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