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Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena by Ancient Greek — VisualArtsDB

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena

-296–-295

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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owlGreekAthenasilvercoinancient artgoddessesancientmetal

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The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the goddess Athena with a helmet. The back (reverse) depicts an owl standing to the right and the inscription AOE.

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