Coin: Drachm, Corcyra
1900.63.0679
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Drachm, Corcyra (1900.63.0679) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 300-229 BCE |
| Culture | Ancient Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.58 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.20 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 2.28 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 drachm from Corcyra, an island off the west coast of central Greece. It was struck in the early to late 3rd century BCE. The obverse is an amphora, a distinctive clay vessel. On the right is an oenochoe, a jug for wine, and on the left is a kantharos, a deep cup. The reverse is a star with the letters KOPKYPAI (Kappa Omicron Rho Kappa Upsilon Rho Alpha Iota) between the rays denoting it is from Corcyra. |
| Comparanda | David R. Sear: Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. I, London, 1978, Cat. No. 2025. |
| Bibliography | Sear, David R. Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. I. London: Seaby, 1978. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |