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1214 Syracuse Arethousa/Artemis/Persephone Coin Pendant with Greek Key Pattern / Meander (L)
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Head of Artemis-Arethusa, or Persephone l., hair bound with wreath of corn-leaves, four dolphins around.
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| Article group | Pendants |
| Gender | For Him or Her |
| Depiction | Arethousa/Persephone/Artemis |
| Historic Period | Era: Classical |
| Material | Solid Sterling Silver |
| Outer diameter | 31 mm (1 and 7⁄32in) |
| Inner (coin) diameter | 20 mm (25⁄32in) |
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Large Syracuse Arethousa/Artemis/Persephone Coin Pendant with Greek Key Pattern / Meander
c.405-390 BC. Syracuse.
The nymph Arethusa is sometimes identified with Artemis, and also with Persephone the Spring goddess. Her image on coins is usually accompanied by dolphins, which were common in the sea around Ortygia in classical times.
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