Skip to main content

Gold coins

 Item

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains materials related to the sister-city relationship between Athens, Georgia, and Athens, Greece. The objects and photograph are related to Evangelos C. Terzopoulos' visit to Athens and Atlanta, March 23-27, 1955. Other items are from Jack R. Wells' and Tony Galis' trip to Greece in July 1956 as part of a group of U.S. mayors on a goodwill tour of the country.

Gold coins and non-described carving are missing from the collection.

Dates

  • 2600 B.C. - 1996 A.D.

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Access to skyphos and coins restricted because of fragility. The rest of the collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.88 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

Contact:
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606