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A third of a stater in electrum from either Ionia or Lydia, ca 600 BCE. O: Geometric motif. (R: Incuse oblong).
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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. (2012, August 22). Electrum Third Of A Stater. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/855/electrum-third-of-a-stater/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Electrum Third Of A Stater." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 22, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/855/electrum-third-of-a-stater/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Electrum Third Of A Stater." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Aug 2012. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
