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Coin Depicting the Hero Perseus

220-178 BCE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts the head of the mythical hero Perseus, facing right and wearing a Phrygian cap. On the back, an eagle is shown standing with its wings spread wide.

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