Baldwin's of St. James's
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The T. R. Hardaker Collection, Roman, Augustus (27 BC – AD 14), denarius, struck 21 BC, North Peloponnesian mint, bare head r., rev. IOVI – OLVM, temple of Zeus at Olympia, round shield in pediment and palmettes on roof, wt. 3.36gms. (RIC.472; BMC.RE.665; BN.939; RSC.182), extremely fine
The temple of Zeus at Olympia was constructed 472 – 456 BC, it was a classical Greek temple in the Doric order. The temple was home to the Chryselephantine statue created by Phidias to honour the deity. The statue is known for being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The colossal statue measured 14 metres tall and the temple was built to house this great feat of ancient craftsmanship.
With ticket stating: Spink February 1992.
(400-450 GBP)
The temple of Zeus at Olympia was constructed 472 – 456 BC, it was a classical Greek temple in the Doric order. The temple was home to the Chryselephantine statue created by Phidias to honour the deity. The statue is known for being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The colossal statue measured 14 metres tall and the temple was built to house this great feat of ancient craftsmanship.
With ticket stating: Spink February 1992.
(400-450 GBP)