Illustration
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 history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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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/
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