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Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena

200-133 BCE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the goddess Athena, facing to the right and wearing a Corinthian helmet. On the back (reverse) a trophy is depicted.

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