Summary
A didrachm (two drachm) was also known as a stater, dated 258-202 BCE.
This didrachm came from the ancient Greek city-state of Ephesus, located in Ionia, now part of Türkiye.
Obverse Description
Head of Artemis facing right, bow and quiver at shoulder.
Reverse Description
Forepart of kneeling stag right looking back; Greek legend.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
258-202 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
22 mm (Width), 20 mm (Depth), 3 mm (Height), 6.481 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear vol.2 p.402 no.4383
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 402 Pages
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