RPC III, 1914

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
City Chios 
Region Ionia
Reign Uncertain
Obverse inscription ΧΙΩΝ
Obverse design sphinx seated right, lifting right paw over prow of galley; (below, star)
Reverse inscription ΟΜΗΡΟϹ
Reverse design Homer seated on throne, right; he holds an opened scroll in his lap; sometimes, the letter Α is visible οn the scroll

Coin no. 1 of RPC III, 1914

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1949,0411.957 (ex Mavrogordato)
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Diameter
Weight 4.39
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External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1949-0411-957 
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