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Stater (Coin) Depicting a Sea Turtle

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

650-600 BCE

Artist:

Greek

About this artwork

The front of this coin depicts a sea turtle.

On the back is a geometric design of a square divided into 8 triangles

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Greek

Title

Stater (Coin) Depicting a Sea Turtle

Place

Greece (Minted in)

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650 BCE–600 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1124

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