Modern Forgery, Coin: Gold Stater of Philip II

1900.63.0022

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Artifact Identification Modern Forgery, Coin: Gold Stater of Philip II   (1900.63.0022)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical Greece
Date 359-336 BCE
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.80 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .29 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 8.58 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes N/A

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction It is an exact replica of the gold Philip II stater in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris and was identified by Margaret Thompson when she gave an AIA lecture here sometime before my arrival.--J. Dengate, 10/15/2013

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