Drachma (Coin) Depicting a Sphinx
478-412 BCE
Silver
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a Sphinx seated and facing to the left in front of an amphora (storage jar). The back depicts an incuse sqaure with four parts.
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