Coin: Metapontum, Stater
1981.04.0003
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Metapontum, Stater (1981.04.0003) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Archaic, 510 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.70 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.31 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 8.15 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 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. |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Anonymous Gift |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |