Coin: Triobol, Macedonia
1900.63.0697
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Triobol, Macedonia (1900.63.0697) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Perdiccas II |
| Date | 443-425 BCE |
| Culture | Ancient Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.50 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.12 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | This Greek coin is a silver Triobol from Macedonia in northern Greece. It was struck in the mid-5th century BCE under the rule of Perdiccas II, the son of Alexander I. The obverse contains a mounted warrior on a prancing horse holding two spears. The reverse is the fore part of a lion in a shallow incuse square. |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | N/A |
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