Α - type1.2.1

Script

Greek

Grapheme

Α

Allograph

type1.2.1

Characteristic form:

apex is angular
crossbar is descending
crossbar is from baseline
crossbar is straight
left-stroke is diagonal
right-stroke is diagonal

Typology

Full typology of allographs

More general types

type1, type1.2

Exemplar

A close-up of an instance of allograph Α type1.2.1 inscribed on object ISic001481 — Inscription ISic001481.
Origin: Dianae Fons
between 550 BC and 451 BC