Coin: Sixth Stater, Phokaia

1900.63.0581

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Artifact Identification Coin: Sixth Stater, Phokaia   (1900.63.0581)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical
Date 400-330 BC
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) .92 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.32 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 2.47 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Electrum
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a 1/6 electrum Stater from Phokaia in Ionia, modern day Turkey. The coin was struck in the earl to mid-4th century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest. The reverse is an incuse square (punch mark).

Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Sear, David R. Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. II. London: Seaby, 1979.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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