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Tetradrachm: Zeus, eagle (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tetradrachm with an image of Zeus on the obverse. The coin has a raised edge and a dark gray color. On the obverse, Zeus is depicted standing in the center. Zeus has short hair and is nude. He holds a long staff in one hand and a bunch of lightning bolts in the other. Zeus' clothing drapes around his waist. The words "FILIPPOY" and "BASILEOS" are written on either side of Zeus. The image on the reverse shows an eagle.

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750 × 731 px
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