Coin: Diobol, Chalcis or Phangoria
1900.63.0556
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Coin: Diobol, Chalcis or Phangoria (1900.63.0556) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Classical, 400 BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.02 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Depth) | .24 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 1.21 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 either a silver Diobol from Chalcis in central Greece or from Phangoria in modern day Turkey. It was struck during the 4th century BCE. The obverse is a youth wearing a cap. The reverse is the forepart of a bull. |
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 |