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Stater
Unknown4th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Obverse: Bearded head of Leukippos wearing a Corinthian helmet, facing to the right. Inscribed: ΛΕΥΚΙΠΠ[ΟΣ] [LEUKIPP[OS]]. Reverse: Ear of wheat with a single leaf raised out to the right, above which appears a miniature kantharos. Inscribed, vertically on left: ΜET (abbreviation for Metapontum); to left of wheat stem: NA.
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Details
- Title: Stater
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 4th century B.C.
- Location Created: Metapontum, Lucania, South Italy
- Physical Dimensions: 0.0073 kg (0.0161 lb.)
- Type: Coin
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Silver
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 74.NB.43
- Culture: Greek (South Italian)
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of David Rinne
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Coins (Money)
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