Coin: Stater, Poseidonia
1900.63.0043
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Poseidonia (1900.63.0043) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 470-400 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.64 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .38 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 7.86 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 Stater from Poseidonia in the Lucanian district of Italy. It was struck in the 5th century BCE. The obverse is Poseidon, Greek god of the seas, wearing a chlamys (short cloak) over his shoulders and brandishing a trident. There are indistinct letters to his right. The reverse is a bull, walking. Above the bull are indistinct Greek letters. |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
Reproduction | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |