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Coin of Tegea

Coin of Tegea

Greek

Obverse: Head of Aleos to r., bearded and wearing taenia. Inscription behind head. Reverse: Pallas to r. and Cepheus to l., both armed and standing facing each other with Athena handing over the head of Medusa. Sterope stands between them facing r. and holding up vase to receive it. Above and below, monograms.

Bronze

Hellenistic period, Late, to Early Roman Imperial

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