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Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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Date:

431-400 BCE

Artist:

Greek; minted in Sikyon, Peloponnesus

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a mythical creature called a Chimera. On the back (reverse) a flying dove is encircled by a wreath of leaves.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Greek

Title

Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera

Place

Sikión (Minted in)

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431 BCE–400 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.5 cm (1 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1164

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