3D QuickTime Movie : Athenian Tetradrachma
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| This animation shows a 3D model of an Athenian Tetradrachma silver coin. First, only the coin's shape characteristics are displayed, followed by the fully textured model. The surface geometry and texture were captured using structured light scanning. This coin was minted in 449 BCE during the construction of the Parthenon in ancient Athens. The tetradrachma is 22mm in diameter. |