Coin: Obol, Orchomenus

1900.63.0345

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Artifact Identification Coin: Obol, Orchomenus   (1900.63.0345)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) .98 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .25 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 0.90 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is an Obol from Orchomenus in the Boeotia region of central Greece. When the coin was struck is unknown. The obverse is a single grain. The reverse is an incuse square (punch mark) with two Greek letters in it.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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