Coin: Hemidrachm, Thebes
1900.63.0672
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Hemidrachm, Thebes (1900.63.0672) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 302-286 BC |
| Culture | Theban, Ancient Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.53 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.23 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| 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. |
| Comparanda | 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
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |