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Drachm: Forepart of Lion (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The coin is circular and made of a metallic material, likely silver or grey in color. The coin features a relief image of a lion's head facing right. The lion's mane is depicted with several curved lines radiating from the top and back of its head. Its mouth is open, showing the lower teeth and tongue. The background of the coin is plain with a slight curvature around the edge. The coin rests on a white surface.

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821 × 893 px
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