Coin: Stater, Lesbos
1900.63.0013
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Lesbos (1900.63.0013) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 530-440 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.97 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .52 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 11.02 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | This Greek coin is a Stater from Lesbos, an island in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea. It was struck in the late 6th to mid-5th century BCE. The obverse contains two calves’ heads face to face with an olive tree between them. The reverse is an incuse square (punch mark). |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | "Aegean Coins: A slater from lesbos," 1989P.0035. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |