Coin: Metapontum, Stater

1981.04.0003

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Artifact Identification Coin: Metapontum, Stater   (1981.04.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Archaic
Date 510 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.70 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.31 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 8.15 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Stater from the ancient city Metapontum in southern Italy. Italy, as well as Sicily, was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece) that had Greek colonies. The coin was struck during the late 6th century BCE. The obverse contains an ear of corn. To the right of the ear are the letters META (Mu Epsilon Tau Alpha) denoting it is from Metapontum. The reverse is an incuse ear of corn.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous Gift
Reproduction No

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