Ancient Greek

Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena

about 300-268 BCE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts the goddess Athena wearing a helmet and facing left. On the back, a cock and an 8-rayed star are shown.

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