Coin: Stater, Aegina
1900.63.0025
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Aegina (1900.63.0025) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 600-550 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.91 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .72 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 11.61 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | This Greek coin is a silver Stater from Aegina, an island in the Saronikon Gulf, south of Athens. It was struck in the early 6th century BCE. The obverse contains a smooth shelled tortoise. This was the symbol of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and was appropriate for a maritime state. The reverse is an incuse square (punch mark) in a skew pattern. |
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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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