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 | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Classical Greece |
| Date | 336-323 BC |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
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 | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| 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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| 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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