Coin: Diobol, Chalcis or Phangoria

1900.63.0556

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Artifact Identification Coin: Diobol, Chalcis or Phangoria   (1900.63.0556)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Classical, 400 BCE
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.02 cm
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
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.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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