Ancient Greek

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele

2nd-1st century BCE
Bronze

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The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a head of the goddess Kybele, facing right. On the back (reverse) is a statue of Aphrodite Stratonikis standing, facing right and holding Nike in her extended left arm that rests on a short column.

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