Coin: Didrachm, Olbia
1900.63.0042
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Didrachm, Olbia (1900.63.0042) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 3rd - 1st centuries BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.13 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .33 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 9.19 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | This Greek coin is a bronze Didrachm from the ancient city Olbia on the coast of what is now Ukraine. The coin was struck between the 3rd and 1st centuries BCE. The obverse contains a profile of the river god Borysthenes. The reverse contains a battle-ax and a bow in a case. Next to this are the letters ΟΛΒΙ (Omicron Lambda Beta Iota) denoting it is from Oblia. |
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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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