Coin: Stater, Crotone
1900.63.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Crotone (1900.63.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 550-480 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 3.01 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.20 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 6.81 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | This Greek coin is a silver Stater from the ancient city Kroton (modern day Crotone) in the Calabria region of Italy. Italy, as well as Sicily, was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece) that had Greek colonies. The coin was struck mid-6th to early 5th century BCE. The obverse displays a Delphic tripod with three handles and lion’s feet. To the left of the tripod are the letters KPO (Kappa Rho Omicron) (the Kappa in its sometimes used Q like form) denoting it is from Kroton. The reverse is an incuse tripod. |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | N/A |
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