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Stater: Barley (obverse)

c. 530–510 BCE

Greek, minted at Metapontion

(South Italy)
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Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Weight: 8.035 g (0.28 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.986.a
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Not on view
Print
An irregular silver coin features a vertical stalk of barley in high relief, formed by rows of plump grains. From the grains, thin dotted lines extend upward. A curved border of small, raised beads arches over the top. To the right, three characters are embossed vertically. The metallic surface shows a dark patina within its recesses and is marked by a small notch on the right edge.

Stater: Barley (obverse)

c. 530–510 BCE

Greek, minted at Metapontion (South Italy)

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