Coin: Stater, Tarsus
2010.08.0001
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Tarsus (2010.08.0001) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location |
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Period/Date | 379 - 374 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.95 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .43 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 7.8 g |
Measuring Remarks | Depth=thickness. |
Materials | Metal--Silver |
Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | This Greek coin is a silver Stater from Tarsus in modern day Turkey. It was struck in the early 4th century BCE. The obverse is Baal, an eastern god associated with Zeus, enthroned and holding a scepter. The reverse is a bearded man wearing a crested helmet. |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Marguerite Maguire |
Reproduction | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |