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Stater: Three incuse punches (reverse)

600–550 BCE

Greek, minted at Miletos

(Ionia)
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Medium
Electrum (gold-silver alloy)
Measurements
Overall: 1.6 x 2 x 0.8 cm (5/8 x 13/16 x 5/16 in.)
Weight: 13.95 g
Credit Line
Gift of Bruce Ferrini 2000.203.b
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Many early Greek coins are made from electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver.
An electrum coin of irregular, rounded shape features a pale gold, pitted surface. Three deep, recessed marks are hammered into its center. On the left, a square punch features a cross-like geometric pattern. A tall, vertical punch is flanked by the square mark and a jagged punch to the right. Along the upper right edge, white numbers are inscribed onto the textured metal.

Stater: Three incuse punches (reverse)

600–550 BCE

Greek, minted at Miletos (Ionia)

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