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Tetradrachm: Head of Apollo (obverse); Lion (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The coin is circular and made of a dark metal, likely bronze or copper. The obverse side features a male head with short hair, facing left. The man's hair has wavy lines carved into it. The reverse side depicts a lion walking to the left. The lion appears to be standing still and looking ahead with its mouth closed. The background of the image is white. The coin has visible signs of wear and tear, with scratches and marks on its surface. The coin appears to be old and weathered, with a brown patina. The image shows both sides of the coin. The title and artist are: Tetradrachm: Head of Apollo.

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900 × 448 px
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