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Tetradrachm: Head of Athena (obverse); Owl (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Silver coin with two sides. Left side: profile of a woman's head facing right, wearing a helmet with a hair band, earrings, and a ridge with short hairs at the back. Right side: an owl standing facing, with large eyes and wings spread out. The background of both sides has a wreath near the edge. Letters are visible on the right side, partially. The coin appears old and weathered with visible cracks and texture.

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900 × 452 px
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