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 | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 400-300 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
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 | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| 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. |
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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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