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Sixth of a stater in electrum from either Ionia or Lydia, 630-600 BCE. O: Non-type. R: Two incuse squares.
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). Electrum Sixth Of A Stater. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/856/electrum-sixth-of-a-stater/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Electrum Sixth Of A Stater." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 22, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/856/electrum-sixth-of-a-stater/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Electrum Sixth Of A Stater." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Aug 2012. Web. 03 Feb 2023.
