Coin: Stater, Corinth
1900.63.0346
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Stater, Corinth (1900.63.0346) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 500-430 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.73 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .42 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 8.43 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | This Greek coin is a Stater from the ancient city of Corinth on the Grecian Peloponnesus. It was struck in the early to mid 5th century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and peace and patron of Corinth, wearing a Corinthian helmet over a leather cap. The reverse is Pegasus, a winged horse, that sprang from the blood of Medusa when she was beheaded by Perseus. It was while Pegasus was drinking from the fountain Peirene at Corinth that Bellerophon, using a magical bridle given to him by Athena, was able to subdue Pegasus. Together they slew the chimera, a beast with a snake for a tail, the body of a goat and the head of a lion that breathed fire. |
| 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 |