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Illustration
Silver stater from Aegina, 4th century BCE. O: turtle. R: Incuse square with five sections.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, 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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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2012, August 22). Silver Stater of Aegina. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/818/silver-stater-of-aegina/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Silver Stater of Aegina." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 22, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/818/silver-stater-of-aegina/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Silver Stater of Aegina." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Aug 2012. Web. 05 Feb 2023.
