Coin: Tetradrachm, Athens
1900.63.0019
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Tetradrachm, Athens (1900.63.0019) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location |
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Period/Date | Classical Greece, 332 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.30 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .60 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 17.19 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. It was struck in 332 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 ΑΘ (Alpha Theta) 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 |