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A silver tridrachm from Kos. A discus thrower (diskobolus) and tripod. 5th century BCE. (Numismatics Museum, Athens)
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2015, March 28). Tridrachm, Kos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3746/tridrachm-kos/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Tridrachm, Kos." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 28, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3746/tridrachm-kos/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Tridrachm, Kos." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Mar 2015. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
