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Drachm (Coin) Depicting the Nymph Amphitrite

216-203 BCE
Silver

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Obverse: Head of Amphitrite (?) right, in stephane and veil; behind, lotus-tipped sceptre and krater Reverse: Poseidon standing left, nude, resting on raised knee, right foot on Ionic column, bird on fulmen beside him

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