Coin: Tetradrachm, Pergamum
1900.63.0024
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Tetradrachm, Pergamum (1900.63.0024) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 280 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 3.30 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | .32 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 16.26 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 Tetradrachm from Pergamum on the western coast of modern day Turkey. This coin was struck in 280 BCE. The obverse contains a profile of Philetairos, a local ruler of Pergamum. The reverse is an enthroned Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war and peace, wearing a helmet and leaning on a shield. Behind Athena is a bow. In her outstretched right hand she holds a wreath, almost crowning the Greek letters that spell out Philetairos’ name: ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ (Phi Iota Lambda Epsilon Tau Alpha Iota Rho Omicron Upsilon). |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |