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Drachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus by Ancient Greek — VisualArtsDB

Drachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus

Drachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus

-196–-146

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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The front of this coin depicts the god Zeus, wearing a crown of laurels. On the back, the goddess Athena is depicted standing.

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