Stater (Coin) Depicting a Tripod

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Date

500-480 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front of this coin depicts a tripod.

The back features a similar design, but one that is recessed rather than raised.

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