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Two Greek coins

Unknown artist, early 5th–4th century BC

National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff
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Tetradrachm of syracuse, early 5th c BC, with Quadriga, Nike, and head of Arethusa. Tetradrachm, Siculo-Punic, 4th c BC, with head of Persephone-Tanit, a shell, dolphin's and horses head.

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Title of artwork, date

Two Greek coins, early 5th–4th century BC

Date supported

1955

Medium and material

Silver

Grant

100

Total cost

100

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