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Hemidrachm of Elis or Olympia

Hemidrachm of Elis or Olympia

Greek

Obverse: Female head to l. LEU 90 identifies her as Olympia but the Dewing volumes as Hera. Δ below neck Reverse: Eagle with closed wings standing l. with head raised. Cluster of grapes to r. FA above.

Silver

Classical period, Late

Coins