Coin: Didrachm, Velia
1900.63.0002
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Didrachm, Velia (1900.63.0002) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 400-300 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.15 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.03 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 7.16 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | This Greek coin is a silver Didrachm from the ancient city Velia in Italy. Italy, as well as Sicily, was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece) that had Greek colonies. The coin was struck during the 4th century BCE. The obverse contains a profile of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and peace, with a crested Athenian helmet. The reverse contains a kneeling stag being attacked by a lion, biting the stag at the base of its neck. |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |