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Coin: Didrachm or Stater, Olympia

1900.63.0044

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Artifact Identification Coin: Didrachm or Stater, Olympia   (1900.63.0044)
Classification/
Nomenclature
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Classical, 471 BC
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.31 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .48 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 11.13 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description

This Greek coin is a silver Stater or Didrachm from Olympia in the province of Elis on the Peloponnesus in Greece. It was struck in the late 5th to mid-4th century BCE. The obverse is an eagle, the symbol of Zeus, wings closed, attacking a snake. The reverse is a thunderbolt, another symbol and weapon of Zeus, Greek king of the Gods, with furled wings.
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Artifact History

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Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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