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Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

after 322 BCE or 220-83 BCE

Artist:

Greek, minted in Athens

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the goddess Athena, wearing a Corinthian helmet, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the god Zeus stands and throws a fulmen (lightening bolt).

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Greek

Title

Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena

Place

Athens (Minted in:)

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220 BCE–83 BCE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Reverse: Α Θ Ε

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1920.2800

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