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Drachm (Back)
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The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus or Minos in profile, facing right. Below neck: Δ [delta]. Reverse: Standing nude male warrior, legs outstretched. In his left hand he holds a spear while resting his right hand on a shield. Groundline. Between warrior and shield: "Θ" [theta.] Counterclockwise, around the warrior: inscribed "ΓΟΡΤΥ-ΝΙΩΝ" [Gortynion]. Border of rays.
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Details
- Title: Drachm (Back)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 3rd century B.C.
- Location Created: Gortyna, Crete
- Type: Coin
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Silver
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 75.NH.109.14
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Seymour Weintraub
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Coins (Money)
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