Coin: Drachm, Chalcis

1900.63.0613

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Artifact Identification Coin: Drachm, Chalcis   (1900.63.0613)
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 330-300 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.70 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.21 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 3.54 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Drachm from Chalcis in Euboea in Greece. It was struck in the late 4th century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Hera, wife to Zeus and therefore queen of the gods. The reverse is a flying eagle with a snake in its talons. Above the eagle are the letters ΧΑΛ (Chi Alpha Lambda) denoting it is from Chalcis.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Sear, David R. Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. I. London: Seaby, 1978.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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