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Tetradrachm: Poseidon, Striding with Trident (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Ancient silver coin, circular in shape. A bearded man with short hair is depicted with both arms outstretched, each hand gripping a prong of a trident. The man is naked. He is shown with right leg and left arm forward. The coin features a raised edge around its circumference. Greek text is inscribed on the right side and along the bottom edge. The coin exhibits visible wear and tear.

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750 × 724 px
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