Ancient Greek

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles

381-369 BCE, issued by Amyntas III
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts the hero Herakles, on the back an eagle is shown killing a snake.

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