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Coin of Athens with a View of the Akropolis
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Obverse: Bust of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet r.
Reverse: The Akropolis seen from north and west, on r. the steps of Panathenaic way leading to the Propylaia; at center colossal statue of the Athena; to l. traces of the Erechtheion. Halfway up niche with curved lintel representing the Cave of Pan.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern 2 (1984) Nr.184
Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland Auction 11 7-8 Nov. 2002 lot 20
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum David M. Robinson Fund
Title: Coin of Athens with a View of the Akropolis
Description:
Obverse: Bust of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet r.
Reverse: The Akropolis seen from north and west, on r.
the steps of Panathenaic way leading to the Propylaia; at center colossal statue of the Athena; to l.
traces of the Erechtheion.
Halfway up niche with curved lintel representing the Cave of Pan.
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