Coin: Athens, Tetradrachm
1900.63.0017
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Athens, Tetradrachm (1900.63.0017) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location |
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Period/Date | Classical Greece, 468-429 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.40 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .61 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 16.87 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 Tetradrachm from Athens in central Greece. It was struck in the mid-5th century BCE. The obverse contains a profile of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and peace and patron of Athens, wearing a crested helmet. The reverse is an owl, the symbol of Athena, head facing forward. To the left of the owl are an olive twig, the tree that Athena gifted to the Athenians, and a crescent. To the right of the owl are the letters ΑΘΕ (Alpha Theta Epsilon) denoting the coin is from Athens. |
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Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
Reproduction | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |