Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 55 17 Feb 2021
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Roman Coins, Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), AR denarius, 21 BC, North Peloponnesian mint, bare head right, rev. IOVI – OLVM, temple of Zeus at Olympia, round shield in pediment and palmettes on roof, 3.36g. (RIC I 472; BMC.RE.665; BN.939; RSC.182), extremely fine
With ticket stating: Spink February 1992.
The temple of Zeus at Olympia was constructed 472 – 456 BC, 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. The temple itself no longer exists, but its image is preserved on coins such as these.
The T. R Hardaker Collection
With ticket stating: Spink February 1992.
The temple of Zeus at Olympia was constructed 472 – 456 BC, 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. The temple itself no longer exists, but its image is preserved on coins such as these.
The T. R Hardaker Collection