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Stater: Pegasos (obverse); Head of Athena (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows two sides of an ancient silver coin. The left side of the coin features a winged horse with its wings spread, facing left, and its front legs bent. The horse has a long neck and a small head. The horse's body is rendered in detail, with visible muscles and a flowing mane. The right side of the coin features a profile view of a woman's head, facing right. She wears a hat and has curly hair. A man's head is positioned behind and below hers. Both sides of the coin exhibit signs of wear and tear, with scratches, dents, and discoloration visible on the surface. The coin appears to be made of silver and has a circular shape. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the coin is being displayed against a neutral backdrop.

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900 × 439 px
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