Coin: Tetradrachm, Macedonia?
1900.63.0037
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Tetradrachm, Macedonia? (1900.63.0037) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Classical Greece, 336-323 BC |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.52 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .48 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 16.76 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 most likely from Macedonia in the northern part of Greece. It was struck in the late 4th century BCE. The obverse contains a profile of Hercules, son of Zeus and symbol of strength wearing his usual lion’s skin. The reverse is a seated Zeus, Greek King of the Gods, holding an eagle in his right hand and a scepter in his left. To the right of Zeus are the letters ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ (Alpha Lambda Epsilon Xi Alpha Nu Delta Rho Omicron) for Alexander the Great. |
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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 |