Stater (Coin) Depicting a Tripod

CC0 Public Domain Designation

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

500-480 BCE

Greek; Crotone, Italy

The front of this coin depicts a tripod.

The back features a similar design, but one that is recessed rather than raised.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture: Ancient Greek
Title: Stater (Coin) Depicting a Tripod
Origin: Crotone
Date: 500 BCE–480 BCE
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam. 2.2 cm; 7.78 g
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Reference Number: 1923.1142
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Art Institute of Chicago, Ancient Art Galleries, Gallery 155, April 20, 1994 - February 6, 2012.

Mrs. William Nelson (Helen T.) Pelouze (1866-1953), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1923.

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