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Coin: Hemidrachm, Thebes

1900.63.0672

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Artifact Identification Coin: Hemidrachm, Thebes   (1900.63.0672)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  2. Exchange Media
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 302-286 BC
Culture Theban, Ancient Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.53 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.23 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 2.94 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Hemidrachm from Thebes in the Boeotia region of Greece. It was struck in the 4th century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Dionysus, Greek god of grapes and therefore wine. The reverse is an infant Hercules strangling two snakes, which alerted his mortal parents to his true parentage, being the son of Zeus, king of the gods.
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

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

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

Sear, David R. Greek Imperial Coins and their Values. London: Seaby, 1982.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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