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Tetradrachm of Carthage in a Modern Tie Pin
Obverse: Head of Tanit, wreathed with grain, wearing necklace and pendant earrings, left; beaded border. Reverse: Horse standing right; beaded border. This coin is unusually thick (0.2 cm) and may be a modern fake or replica. It is mounted by six claws to a reinforced gold circle which is attached to the gold, twisted pin. It was worn by Henry Walters.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Mrs. John Russell Pope [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1947, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 2014-2016 | From Rye to Raphael: The Walters Story. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2012 | Treatment | Examined for exhibition; cleaned |
Geographies
Tunisia (Carthage) (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H of pin: 3 5/16 x Max diam of coin: 7/8 in. (8.41 x 2.22 cm); axis: 12:00
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Russell Pope, 1947
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
59.699