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Electrotype Replica of Tetradrachm: Owl, Panathenaic Amphora, Triptolemos in Chariot, within Wreath (reverse)
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With a green tint betraying its copper content, this coin is an electrotype replica created more than a century ago. It precisely replicates the form of a 2nd-century BC original. Retaining the basic scheme of Athena and owl from earlier Athenian coinage, these “New Style” tetradrachms—as scholars call them—give the goddess a more naturalistic appearance and add an amphora, olive wreath, and magistrate names to the reverse.
| Artist / Maker | Greece (?) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1838–1916 |
| Culture / Origin | Greece (?) |
| Medium | Silver-plated copper alloy (?) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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