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Tetradrachm: Quadriga, Nike, Ketos (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark gray coin with a rough texture and visible wear. A quadriga, a four-horse chariot, is depicted on the coin. The chariot is shown in profile, facing right. Above the chariot, there appears to be a figure, likely Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, although her details are not clearly defined due to the coin's condition. Below the chariot, a sea creature, described as a ketos, which resembles a sea serpent or fish, is shown. The coin has a circular shape with a slightly irregular edge.

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884 × 900 px
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