Coin: Tetradrachm, Athens
2010.08.0009
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Tetradrachm, Athens (2010.08.0009) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | N/A |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 2.23 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .56 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 14.76 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Metal--Silver |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | This Greek coin is a silver Tetradrachm from Athens in central Greece. It is unknown when it was struck. The obverse contains a profile of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and peace and patron of Athens, wearing a crested helmet. The reverse is an owl, the symbol of Athena, head facing forward. To the left of the owl are an olive twig, the tree that Athena gifted to the Athenians, and a crescent. To the right of the owl are the letters ΑΘΕ (Alpha Theta Epsilon) denoting the coin is from Athens. |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Marguerite Maguire |
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| Reproduction | N/A |
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