Coin: Drachm, Chalcis
1900.63.0613
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Coin: Drachm, Chalcis (1900.63.0613) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 330-300 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 1.70 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 0.21 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 3.54 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 Drachm from Chalcis in Euboea in Greece. It was struck in the late 4th century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Hera, wife to Zeus and therefore queen of the gods. The reverse is a flying eagle with a snake in its talons. Above the eagle are the letters ΧΑΛ (Chi Alpha Lambda) denoting it is from Chalcis. |
| Comparanda | David R. Sear: Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. I, London, 1978, Cat. No. 2482. |
| Bibliography | Sear, David R. Greek Coins and their Values, Vol. I. London: Seaby, 1978. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |