Coin: Stater, Kelenderis

2010.08.0004

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Coin: Stater, Kelenderis   (2010.08.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 440 - 400 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .54 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 16.8 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Stater from Kelederis in modern day Turkey. It was struck in the mid to late 5th century BCE. The obverse is a naked rider, with a whip in his left hand, seated sideways on a prancing horse, about to dismount. The reverse is a goat kneeling, looking back.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Marguerite Maguire
Reproduction N/A

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